Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo to BBC Match of the Day after today's game: "This a very tough league. The second half, we started really well and controlled the game but then there was the deflection and stoppages.

Paul Onuachu's towering header ripples the back of the net to make it 3-2 in favor of Nottingham Forest as Southampton continue to fight to the final whistle at the City Ground.

Southampton's fighting finish was admirable. It followed a promising performance in defeat by Manchester United on Thursday, meaning those looking for positives will see a side still battling despite a bleak situation.

The Saints get on the board thanks to Jan Bednarek's flick off Lesley Ugochukwu's shot that ends up in the back of the Nottingham Forest goal.

Southampton manager Ivan Jurić wishes for more consistency from his side as after a poor first half in a narrow 3-2 loss to Nottingham Forest in the .

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He spoke to Adam Blackmore after a 3-2 loss at the City Ground.

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Amad Diallo has rescued Manchester United with a late 12-minute hat trick to earn a 3-1 win over last-place Southampton in the Premier League.

But against Southampton, he had a torrid night. Kamaldeen Sulemana went past him at will and by the 58th minute, when it had happened for the fourth time, Yoro unleashed a howl of angst, whipping his head in annoyance.