When Nottingham Forest was in the 4th position in the Premier League table, I didn't believe they would keep up with the position for a long time, but Nottingham Forest held that position for a long time and even moved to 3rd position in the Premier League table. That was when I believed they would finish in the top four of the league table and play in next season's UEFA Champions League competition. I am so surprised by Nottingham Forest's late awful performance in the Premier League, which has allowed clubs like Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle United to overtake Nottingham Forest in the league table and reduce their chance of qualifying for European competition.
Nottingham Forest had been occupying the third place in the table for a long time. Like you, I thought that Nottingham Forest would fall quickly and would be outside the top 6 of the table. But Nottingham's performance surprised us all. After occupying the third place in the table for a long time, the team has lost its track recently. Nottingham has only gained 4 points in the last 5 matches. And that is why Nottingham Forest is now in the sixth place in the table. I will be happy if the team can qualify for the Europa League. If Nottingham Forest cannot do this either, then it will be a pity for them. They have worked hard.
For a team that worked so hard to get to where they are this season and not qualify for the Europa would be quite sad..This is the first season that they have actually had such an outstanding performance..They were able to occupy the third position for a long time and to me that was really impressive because I wasn't expecting them to last long..The EPL is very competitive so it's not surprising that they have been surpassed by other clubs but like you said it would be a game changer for them if they can qualify for the Europa this season.
Nottingham Forest players and fans will feel very sad if they fail to qualify for either the UEFA Champions League or the UEFA Europa League because they have been consistent in winning their matches in the Premier League and maintaining their 3rd position in the league table for a long time, and giving up the position now when the Premier League season is getting to an end will weaken their morale to even win their matches in the league. The point difference between Manchester City, Newcastle United, Chelsea, and Nottingham Forest is small, but will Nottingham Forest be motivated to win their remaining 3 matches in the league since they are kicked out of the top four?
Nottinghamforest were able to maintain an incredible winnings streak for so long but lost form more especially now that the season is coming to an end. I am really feeling sad for Nottinghamforest for falling below from their 3rd position in the table while a better club like Manchester City ascend that position from them. I think it's too late for them to even think of ever qualifying for UEFA Chiampions league because,with the look of things,I don't think any of the top 5 clubs are ready to loose their grips for any moment.
However,I will be very eager in seeing them winning all of their remaining matches,at least they might have a another chance of qualifying if Chelsea and Newcastle loses there remaining matches for the season. I can only hope it happens that way if not, Nottinghamforest would be very hurt for not qualifying.