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Elliot Anderson admitted Nottingham Forest had found it difficult after squeezing out a 3-2 win against Southampton this afternoon.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side drew level on points with second-placed Arsenal despite almost squandering a 3-0 lead at the Premier League bottoms at the City Ground.
Goals inside the first 41 minutes from Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood looked to have put the game beyond Saints but they hit back in the second half through Jan Bednarek and Paul Onuachu. The visitors then almost grabbed an unlikely equalizer with Ola Aina having to clear off the line to deny Bednarek his second.
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Anderson told BBC Match of the Day: “We started really well but struggled in the second half. In the end we got the three points and I’m really happy.”
It’s been good work for Forest, who made the most of their midweek draw with leaders Liverpool.
“We set out to attack both games with the same mindset,” Anderson said. “Southampton were really good in midweek against Manchester United so we knew it would be difficult for us.
“The manager said it’s always difficult when you have something to lose. We needed those three points because there are teams climbing in behind us.”
On his goal, he added: “I’ve been working hard for this and the boys have told me to shoot. When I had space I thought I’d just do it once.”
Juric upset with first half display
Saints remain rooted to the ground despite another spirited display just three days after dominating Manchester United at Old Trafford before losing 3-1.
Coach Ivan Juric said: “In the first half we weren’t competitive and that’s what happened. We played with heart and intensity (in the second) and we scored. This is how we should score.
“I didn’t talk to them (at halftime). We are a competitive team but if we go down by 10 percent we are not competitive. I hope a first part like today never happens again. They score the first two goals, that’s ridiculous.
“In the second half we fought and scored twice. Aina saved another one. At Manchester United for 80 minutes, today in the second half, we were good. We’re not ready for 90 minutes and that’s a real shame.”
