Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira said he was "very happy" after his side delivered a ruthless 5-0 win over Sunderland, but warned their fight for survival was not finished.
Nottingham Forest have been dealt a significant blow in the closing stages of the season and their quest for Premier League survival, with Callum Hudson-Odoi ruled out after undergoing surgery on a thigh injury sustained in European action.
Aston Villa face a defining week as they balance domestic ambitions with a significant European challenge, with a Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest looming on the horizon.
Nottingham Forest powered their way into a European semi-final for the first time in over four decades after a tense 1-0 win over FC Porto at the City Ground on Thursday night.
Vitor Pereira has admitted his focus was firmly on Premier League survival after Nottingham Forest battled to a 1-1 draw against FC Porto in their Europa League quarter-final first leg.
Elliot Anderson has made it clear where his priorities lie, insisting his full focus is on securing a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup rather than entertaining growing transfer speculation.