The Costa Rican international goalkeeper Keylor Navas made his Forest debut this Sunday with a 1-0 win against Leeds, direct rival for permanence, a result that allows those from Nottingham to be six points above relegation.
A solitary goal from Welsh international Brennan Johnson at quarter of an hour into the game (14), with a great shot volley from outside the area, was enough to leave the three points at the City Ground.
However, the success of the local team could not be explained without the contribution of Navas, whoAlready in his debut he became the hero of the game, with several saves that prevented the Leeds team from winning any prize.
On loan from Paris SG, where he had no place against the competition of Italian Gianluigi DonnarummaNavas is one of Forest’s signings in the January window to avoid relegation, in the first season in the elite of the double European champion since the 1998-1999 season.
With this victory, Forest rises to 13th place in the standings with 24 points, six above the relegation zone currently marked by Everton, despite their victory on Saturday against leaders Arsenal.
Leeds is in 17th placewith the same score as Everton.
The 22nd day of the Premier League will close this Sunday with the visit of Manchester City (2nd) to Tottenham (5th), a vital game for both teams, since the victory would allow the ‘Citizens’ to come within two points of Arsenal and the ‘Spurs’ to get close to the Champions League.
— Results of the matches of the 22nd day of the English football championship, and table of classification:
– Friday:
Chelsea 0 – 0 Fulham
– Saturday:
Everton – Arsenal 1 – 0
Aston Villa – Leicester 2 – 4
Brentford – Southampton 3 – 0
Manchester United – Crystal Palace 2 – 1
Brighton – AFC Bournemouth 1 – 0
Wolverhampton – Liverpool 3 – 0
Newcastle – West Ham 1 – 1
– Sunday:
Nottingham – Leeds 1 – 0
(14:30 Bolivian time) Tottenham – Manchester City
