Abdoulaye Doucoure was Everton ’s stoppage-time hero as they dented Nottingham Forest ’s UEFA Champions League hopes with a last-gasp 1-0 win at the City Ground. Nuno Espirito Santo was hoping his side would bounce back following their loss to Aston Villa last weekend, but Everton snatched the points in the final moments on Saturday.

Nottingham Forest's Champions League qualification hopes were hit by a 1-0 defeat against Everton after Abdoulaye Doucoure scored a 94th-minute winner at the City Ground on Saturday, boosting his chances of a new contract at the Merseyside club.

Abdoulaye Doucouré struck a dramatic winner in the 94th minute as Everton delivered a significant blow to Nottingham Forest’s Champions League ambitions with a last-gasp victory at the City