Nottingham Forest secures Premier League safety under Vitor Pereira

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Nottingham Forest secures Premier League safety under Vitor Pereira
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Nottingham Forest secured Premier League safety with two games to spare following a tumultuous season. Under Vitor Pereira’s guidance since February, the team moved five points clear of relegation after a challenging campaign marked by four managerial changes. Although they ended the season with a loss to Manchester United, the result did not impact their top-flight status. Pereira has revitalized the squad, leading to an impressive unbeaten league run of over two months and a semi-final appearance in the Europa League. The club now faces a decision on Pereira's future, with potential contract extension discussions anticipated.

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  • •Forest secured safety ahead of schedule this season.
  • •Pereira took charge in February, steering the team clear of relegation.
  • •The club ended a tumultuous season with a semi-final Europa League run.
  • •Pereira's arrival sparked an unbeaten league streak of over two months.
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Nottingham Forest secured Premier League safety with two games to spare, after a volatile campaign consisting of an unprecedented four permanent head coaches.Under the guidance of Vitor Pereira since ...

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