Nottingham Forest held on for a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace to maintain Champions League qualification in their very own palms regardless of shedding extra floor on the highest 5.
Forest’s beautiful season is liable to petering out, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s aspect now two factors exterior the highest 5 with three video games to go, after claiming simply 4 factors from their final 5 league video games.
Palace took the lead after an hour by means of Eberechi Eze’s penalty, however there was a swift response from Forest as Murillo’s deft flick steered in Neco Williams’ shot 4 minutes later.
It was arrange for Forest to chase a winner, which might have introduced them degree on factors with Chelsea and Newcastle, nevertheless it was Palace that regarded most definitely as Eze struck the bar and substitute Eddie Nketiah got here near scoring.
Forest misplaced their manner after Murillo was pressured off with a serious-looking damage as they limped over the end line to remain inside two factors of fifth-placed Chelsea, who they face at residence on the ultimate day of the season.
Palace suffered an damage blow of their very own of their second half, with midfielder Adam Wharton taken off shortly after their opener, which can be a priority forward of the FA Cup ultimate in opposition to Man Metropolis later this month.
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Murillo levelled the rating for the guests at Selhurst Park
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Eze’s strike got here agonisingly near successful it for Palace
