Taiwo Awoniyi has expressed confidence that Nottingham Forest will successfully avoid relegation and secure their Premier League status by the end of the season.
The Tricky Trees have been in a relegation battle for most of the campaign and now have a real fight on their hands with only seven games left this season.
Bottom-placed Wolves and Burnley look certain to drop to the Championship, leaving one more slot in the 20-team standings.
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Nottingham Forest have accumulated 32 points from 31 games so far in 16th position, one ahead of 17th placed Tottenham Hotspur and three above West Ham United in the drop zone.
The Tricky Trees will face Aston Villa, Burnley, Sunderland, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Bournemouth in their last seven games of the season, hoping to avoid relegation.
Awoniyi backs Forest for survival
Taiwo Awoniyi, who has scored twice for Nottingham Forest in an injury disrupted campaign, including in the 3-0 thrashing of Tottenham in their last outing, has vowed that the players will do their best to ensure that they continue playing in the Premier League next season.
“I think these last seven games will be vital for the club. It’s not just about me; it’s about the entire squad—everyone understands our position and what is required of us,” Awoniyi said.
“A relegation battle is something you never want to experience. When you consider the business side of the game, many people could lose their jobs, and the fans will be devastated. My only focus is doing whatever I can to make people happy; I will give my absolute best”, he concluded.
Nottingham Forest will return to action on Sunday, when they face Aston Villa in a crucial clash as they continue their fight for survival.
