Nuno urges Forest players to keep feet on the ground

Manager Nuno Espirito Santo is maintaining a level-headed approach despite Nottingham Forest's impressive form, which has seen them enter the Premier League title race following a sixth consecutive victory—this time a 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday. This joint-biggest win of the season also marked their ninth clean sheet, leaving them just six points behind league leaders Liverpool, whom they will host next week.

The victory was not without its challenges, as goalkeeper Matz Sels played a crucial role in the first half, making key saves to keep Forest in the game. The team capitalized on their opportunities, scoring with each of their three shots on target.
"It feels good. We work very hard to achieve what we have," Nuno told SkySports. "Today was a tough game. Wolves had chances, and Matz Sels was amazing to keep us in the game. I'm really proud of the work ethic of the players and their desire to score."

Despite the success, Nuno emphasized the importance of humility and hard work. "It's a very tough competition. We are always going to face tough opponents. We need to stay humble. We haven't achieved anything yet; we need to work until the end, and this can lead us to good moments."

The Portuguese coach noted that his side has amassed 40 points from 20 games, matching Leicester City's tally at the same stage of the 2015/16 season when they became surprise Premier League champions. However, Nuno remains focused on player development rather than titles.

"My ambition is always the same," he said. "As coaching staff, we have this natural ambition of improving the players; this is what we are obsessed with. If we improve the players, then the team will improve, and if the team improves, then the club will improve, and the city will be happy."

Looking ahead, Nuno is optimistic about his players' confidence as they prepare to face Liverpool on January 14. "The performance and results help with confidence. You saw Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga today; they were confident and creating many problems for Wolves," he noted.

However, he remains focused on the immediate challenge, stating, "But before Liverpool, we have Luton Town on Saturday, and we have to think about the FA Cup."