Taiwo Awoniyi was on target for Nottingham Forest who defeated 10-man West Ham United 2-0 in Saturday’s Premier League tie.
It is now six goals in 14 appearances in the English topflight for Awoniyi.
The last time Forest won in the league was on December, 30 2023.
Ola Aina was not included in the Forest squad after featuring at the AFCON 2023.
Awoniyi gave Forest the lead five minutes into first half stoppage time, as he received a pass in the penalty area, turned and fired past the West Ham keeper.
The Hammers were reduced to 10 men after Kalvin Philips was shown a second yellow card.
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Callun Hudson-Odoi wrapped up the three points for Forest as he added the second on 94 minutes.
The win moved Forest, now on 24 points, away from the drop zone.
At Craven Cottage, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were back in action for Fulham who lost 2-1 to Aston Villa.
In another Premier League fixture, title contenders Arsenal hammered Burnley 5-0 to put pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
Bukayo Saka bagged a brace as Leandro Trossard, Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard each got a goal.
Other results saw Tottenham Hotspur lose 2-1 at home to Wolves, Bournemouth and Newcastle United drew 2-2.
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