Raul Jimenez's Penalty Goal Sends Nottingham Forest to Relegation Fears

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Fulham secured a crucial 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Monday, moving away from the Premier League relegation zone and leaving Forest fighting for survival. Raul Jimenez's penalty goal in stoppage time of the first half proved to be the difference-maker at Craven Cottage. The victory marked Fulham's second consecutive league win, with the team now 10 points clear of the bottom three. In contrast, Forest's recent improvement under new manager Sean Dyche was halted, as they slipped five points ahead of third-bottom West Ham in the fight to avoid relegation. Despite Forest's recent uptick in form, with six wins in their previous eight games, they struggled to capitalize on their chances against Fulham. Igor Jesus had two clear opportunities, but his attempts were thwarted by wasteful finishing and a last-ditch tackle by Joachim Andersen. Fulham, meanwhile, overcame the absence of key players Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi, and Calvin Bassey, who were representing Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations. The team's determination paid off as they secured their second league win in a row, with Raul Jimenez's penalty goal sealing the deal. Jimenez's penalty kick, which was his 11th successful spot kick in the Premier League, proved to be the decisive moment in the match. His goal ensured Fulham's safety and left Forest facing a more daunting task in their quest to avoid relegation.