Vitor Pereira is still searching for his first Premier League victory as Nottingham Forest boss after a 2-1 defeat at Brighton stretched their winless run to five games. With 10 matches remaining, Forest sit just two points above the relegation zone, teetering on the brink of the Championship. The Portuguese manager replaced Sean Dyche last month as the club's fourth permanent manager this season.

Despite the precarious position, Pereira insists he's not looking at the table. 'I believe we need to focus on the present and focus on the day we play,' he told BBC Sport. 'If you lose your focus thinking about what can happen, this is a mistake in my opinion.' Forest must now balance their Europa League commitments with a desperate fight to avoid the drop.

The question looms large: can Forest survive? With only a two-point cushion and a manager yet to taste victory, the odds appear stacked against them. Their upcoming fixtures will be crucial in determining whether they can maintain their Premier League status or face the drop to the Championship.