Champions League qualification would see Forest play a minimum of eight European games next season, four of which would be played at the City Ground and those extra clashes would provide local pubs with opportunities to boost their revenue.

Nuno Espirito Santo on course to follow in footsteps of legendary Brian Clough after another impressive showing against league leaders

Follow live coverage as AFC Bournemouth face Nottingham Forest today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.