Fulham edges Nottingham Forest with Jimenez's late goal

In a tightly contested match at the City Ground, Fulham secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, ending the latter's unbeaten start to the Premier League season. The decisive moment came early in the second half when Raul Jimenez was awarded a penalty after a controversial VAR review, which saw referee Josh Smith consult the pitch-side monitor. Jimenez's successful conversion marked his third league goal of the season. Nottingham Forest, buoyed by a record crowd of 30,139, had been seeking their first home league win since April. Despite a strong start to the season, they faced frustration as two VAR decisions went against them, including a disallowed goal from Chris Wood in the first half due to offside. The home side struggled to capitalize on their chances, with several attempts failing to find the back of the net. Fulham, on the other hand, demonstrated resilience, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the last five league matches. The first half was largely uneventful, with both teams failing to create significant scoring opportunities. However, the second half saw increased intensity, particularly from Forest, who made tactical substitutions in an attempt to equalize. Despite a late surge and several close attempts, including a volley from Jota Silva, Fulham's defense held firm, allowing them to claim their first away win of the season and further solidifying their position in the league standings.