Chris Wood says Martin Skrtel and Virgil van Dijk are the two toughest defenders he's ever faced in his career.

Nevertheless, Wood has still named Van Dijk as his toughest ever opponent in a new interview with Optus Sport. As it turns out, though, the New Zealander also hold a slightly surprise former Liverpool centre-back in equally high regard.

Even when Forest faced Liverpool in their previous game, there was a belief Forest could win, and there was a sense of disappointment in the dressing room and among the hierarchy when they were held to a draw by Arne Slot’s side.

Nuno Espirito Santo reflects on Nottingham Forests heavy defeat to Bournemouth, highlighting the challenges of maintaining a top-four position in the Premier League.

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Nottingham Forest forward Chris Wood has signed a two-year contract extension to stay with the Premier League club through the 2026-27 season.

A review of Saturday's Premier League action as Liverpool showed Ipswich no mercy at Anfield while Bournemouth fired five past Nottingham Forest.

Liverpool cruised to a 4-1 win over Ipswich Town while Arsenal overcame the loss of defender Myles Lewis-Skelly to a harsh straight red card to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0.

The Athletic have updated fans on their club's activity recently in this January transfer window and what could still happen in the final week of the window

There's less than a week remaining of the January transfer window and Premier League clubs could be in line for a busy few days as Patrick Dorgu, Jhon Duran and Marcus Rashford and more edge towards m

Gronbaek is expected to make his first appearance at Portman Road, while Ipswich head coach Kieran McKenna is hoping for a more competitive performance than in their 4-1 defeat at Liverpool last time

Alexander-Arnold and Gakpo selected alongside Salah as FIVE players with two matches are picked in dream line-up