"Sunderland continued their dream start back in the Premier League as Omar Alderete's first-half goal elevated them into the Champions League places but for Nottingham Forest, for whom qualifying for Europe was not enough for Nuno Espirito Santo to keep his job beyond the season's first international break, the wait for Ange Postecoglou's first win in charge at the City Ground stretches to five games."
"With Postecoglou making five changes from Wednesday's Europa League draw with Real Betis, and with Morgan Gibbs-White and Ryan Yates named among the substitutes, Chris Wood started as a fresh Nottingham Forest captain on his recall to the starting XI. Sunderland may have been exceeding neutrals' expectations but they are still content to soak up pressure and play on the counterattack."
Omar Alderete's first-half header gave Sunderland a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, moving the club into the Champions League places. Sunderland defended resolutely and absorbed Forest pressure, while Robin Roefs produced several important saves and Chris Wood had multiple attempts. Ange Postecoglou made five changes from the Europa League draw with Real Betis and named Morgan Gibbs-White and Ryan Yates among the substitutes. Chris Wood returned to the starting XI as Forest captain. Sunderland continued to rely on counterattacks, a strategy that underpinned their Championship success. Ange Postecoglou remains without a win after five matches in charge.
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