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Nottingham Forest fans rejoice as win secures top flight status

By Tom Oakley

BBC News

In their first season of top flight football for more than two decades, Nottingham Forest have avoided relegation with a game to go.

Taiwo Awoniyi's 19th-minute goal in the nervy 1-0 win over Arsenal on Saturday blew the roof off the City Ground and there were even more joyous scenes at the final whistle.

Ultimately, it was Steve Cooper's side's home form that clinched their survival as it became Forest's fortress - gaining 30 points and losing just five times over 19 games.

Fans can look forward to enjoying the final game away at Crystal Palace with the pressure off, now a second season in the top division is guaranteed.