‘Nuno’ boasts he’s not surprised by the Foresters’ great start

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Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo is not surprised by his side’s impressive start to the season.

The Forest finished 17th in the table last season but have now amassed 19 points from 11 games this term, sitting fifth in the table, level on points with Chelsea and Arsenal.

They are also unbeaten away from home ahead of Saturday’s trip to the Emirates.

“What I expect and what the players have given us is total commitment to doing the right thing,” Nuno said. “

“What I expect and what the players give to us is total commitment to do things right. From the outside it can be surprising but for us? No,” Nuno told reporters on Thursday.

“We work every day with them, ยูฟ่าเบท http://ufabet999.app we know the quality and talent they have, we demand a lot from them but we have to stay humble and realise it’s a very long and tough season.”

Forest stunned leaders Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield in September and will eye another huge upset when they take on last season’s runners-up Arsenal.

From the outside it might be a surprise, but for us? No.

“We work with them every day. We know their quality and their ability. And We demand a lot from them, but we must not get carried away and realise it’s a long and tough season.

“We are facing a tough and good team. We have to do what we want to do, but it will be a tough game (against Arsenal).”