Nuno Espirito Santo said Nottingham Forest will keep going on their journey to Champions League football after their 1-0 win over Manchester City on Saturday. 

Callum Hudson-Odoi's strike seven minutes from time sealed Forest's 15th win of the campaign, moving them up to 51 points and four clear of Pep Guardiola's side in fourth. 

But their remarkable turnaround this campaign has been built on solid foundations at the back, with their latest victory the 11th top-flight game they have won without conceding. 

They have now bettered their tally of Premier League victories across their previous two seasons in the competition combined (seven in 2022-23 and three in 2023-24).

It was also Forest's 12th clean sheet of the season in the Premier League. Only in 1994-95 (13) have they had more shutouts in a single campaign.

Nuno also masterminded Forest's first win against City since a 3-0 away victory in the FA Cup back in 2009, and the head coach lauded his side's latest display. 

"The organisation, the resilience, we know how hard it is to play City. We tried to give them nothing but it is always difficult," said Nuno. 

"It was a tough game, everybody saw how good Manchester City are. They had us on the ropes, but the boys worked very hard. Of course, they were going to have chances, but then it was then about us taking ours.

"It was good today. It started with Anthony [Elanga] and Chris [Wood] trying to cut the lines to give time to the back lines, but definitely a very good defensive display. We tried to block and then break through the middle with Anthony.

"The focus does not change. We are on to the next one, Ipswich. It [beating City] shows the progress of the squad but there is so much football to be played. Let's focus on the journey and move on to the next one."

Match-winner Hudson-Odoi echoed the thoughts of his manager, saying that despite the jubilant mood in the changing room, his team-mates must remain focused. 

"It is crazy [in the dressing room]. A result like that against an amazing team is amazing for us. You could see through the game that we battled and fought for every ball. We had opportunities and took one. The changing room is going crazy," said Hudson-Odoi. 

"It is a significant win but it is also another win. Every game is game by game, and we have to try and take three points.

"We know where we are in the table, but it is important to remain humble but also excited about what's to come. We know we are getting closer, and we are buzzing about that."

Four of Hudson-Odoi's last six Premier League goals for Forest have put his side ahead, while his only two winning goals in the competition have come this season (against Liverpool in September and today against Man City).