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Coventry end 25-year wait for Premier League win after VAR drama

Coventry City secured their first Premier League win in 25 years, beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 after a late VAR decision disallowed a Forest equaliser.

  • Coventry City defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0, marking their first Premier League win in 25 years.
  • Jay DaSilva scored the decisive goal for Coventry in the second half.
  • A late Nottingham Forest equaliser by Igor Jesus was disallowed by VAR for a foul on Caleb Yirenkyi.
  • The win ends Coventry's run of four defeats and no goals in their return to the top flight.

Coventry City have secured their first Premier League victory in 25 years, defeating Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground. Jay DaSilva's second-half strike proved to be the winner for Frank Lampard's side, ending their drought in the top flight.

The match was not without controversy, as Nottingham Forest believed they had salvaged a point when Igor Jesus scored a late equaliser. However, following a VAR review, referee Jared Gillett overturned his initial decision, ruling that Jesus had fouled Coventry's Caleb Yirenkyi.

This result marks Coventry's first three points in the top division since April 2001, when they beat Sunderland. For Nottingham Forest, the disallowed goal means they have yet to score in their first three home games this season.

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