Aston Villa suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, leaving Unai Emery’s side without a Premier League win after four games this season.
First-Half Stalemate at Villa Park
The opening 45 minutes produced few clear-cut chances as both teams settled into a cautious rhythm. Villa dominated possession but struggled to break down a well-organized Forest defense, while the visitors looked dangerous on the counter-attack without truly testing the home goalkeeper.
Delap Breaks the Deadlock
The deadlock was broken shortly after the restart when Liam Delap put Forest ahead. The young striker capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot home from close range, giving the visitors a deserved lead after a bright start to the second half.
Alisson Responds with Historic Goal
Villa found an equaliser in the 74th minute through Alisson, who netted the club’s first Premier League goal of the season. The Brazilian midfielder arrived late in the box to finish a well-worked team move, briefly igniting hopes of a comeback among the home crowd.
Forest Seal Victory Late On
However, Nottingham Forest restored their advantage in the closing stages, securing all three points and condemning Villa to a frustrating start to the campaign. Emery’s side have now collected just two points from their opening four league fixtures, raising early questions about their form ahead of a demanding fixture schedule.
