Ola Aina Returns as Nottingham Forest Slump Against Aston Villa

Nigerian defender Ola Aina made his return from injury for Nottingham Forest in a 3-1 defeat against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Despite Aina's decent performance, Villa's Olli Watkins and John McGinn led the team to victory, securing their 11th consecutive home win.

Nottingham Forest's struggles continue with their fourth straight league defeat, leading to questions about the future of their manager, Steve Cooper. Meanwhile, former Forest manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, led West Ham to a crucial win over his former team.