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Igor Jesus seals late win for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest secured a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park, with Igor Jesus scoring a late winner. This result leaves Aston Villa without a win in four Premier League matches.

  • Igor Jesus scored in the 88th minute to give Nottingham Forest a 2-1 win.
  • Liam Delap opened the scoring for Forest 45 seconds into the second half.
  • Aston Villa's Alysson scored their first league goal of the campaign to level the match.

Igor Jesus delivered a late blow to Aston Villa, snatching a 2-1 victory for Nottingham Forest at Villa Park. Jesus found the net in the 88th minute, securing Forest's first win under new manager Oliver Glasner.

The result extends Aston Villa's winless streak in the Premier League to four matches, leaving them in the bottom three. Forest's Liam Delap had initially put his side ahead just 45 seconds into the second half.

Villa managed to equalise through Alysson, marking their first goal of the league season. However, Jesus's late strike ensured Nottingham Forest took all three points, marking their first win at Villa Park since 1994.

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