Ten games to go and we need your positivity.
It is looking likely the Premier League will be awarded an extra Champions League spot for the 2025-26 season, so finishing fifth will mean a seat at Europe's top table.
We want you to tell us, in just one sentence, why Nottingham Forest will qualify for the Champions League
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked you what one thing no-one is talking about at Forest but really should be.
Here are some of your comments:
Matt: I think more praise should be given to Neco Williams. He completely nullified Mohamed Salah back in January and his work rate every match is incredible. There' are so many standout players for Forest this season - just want to make sure they all get the plaudits!
Renzel: Williams is performing at an outrageous standard, and while he is starting to get recognition from the Forest faithful, he isn't getting the plaudits he deserves from the press/media.
Mark: Need a new contract sorting as soon as possible for Ola Aina. Arguably the best full-back in the Premier League this season.
Neil: Strength in depth - or lack of - is the major concern for us. It's been a brilliant season but we have been lucky to keep our best players fit for most of this season. On the occasions they were not ,then our replacements have not been up to the required standard at this level. That needs addressing in the summer. Investment needed for potential Champions League campaign!
Geoff: It is no accident that Forest are doing so well. Compared with other teams we have had fewer long term injuries and that is no accident either. Few hamstring injuries, compared with others highlights the quality of the conditioning team and fitness programme. Long may it continue?
Matt S: Great leadership as every player understands and repeats the message - one game at a time and stay humble. Fabulous owner and fabulous recruitment.
Nottingham Forest's magical season just keeps getting better and better.
Saturday's win against Manchester City strengthen Forest's position in the race to qualify for the Champions League, while Nuno's side are also through to the last eight of the FA Cup.
And there is no doubt plenty more going on that you know far more about than we do.
So tell us, what's one thing - good or bad - that no-one is talking about at Forest but really should be?
Image source, Getty ImagesEx-Nottingham Forest captain and manager Stuart Pearce, speaking to Talksport about the supportive messages from his former club following his health scare earlier in the week:
"It was incredibly humbling. It was really nice to hear Nuno's message as well and that I am part of their family and my history with the club dictates that.
"Fantastically humbling, it really was, but it's what I expect from that football club - they're incredible."
On his health and recovery: "I had a virus that just sort of attached itself to my heart that just needed clearing, rebooting and going through the process I think.
"When I get home I obviously will have some medical checks there and go and see my GP and one or two other things, I'm sure.
"But I feel brilliant in myself and have done since mid-last week to be honest with you, but I'm in really good hands."
Pat Riddell
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesOne of Nottingham Forest's biggest problems in recent years has been not knowing their best starting XI.
Of course, that was largely down to the well-documented amount of signings the club made after coming up from the Championship.
That promotion-winning season had a fairly predictable starting XI, with only the occasional injury or tactical tweak changing the line-up. Ryan Yates is now the sole survivor of that entire play-off final squad.
Loan signings were a key part of that team, which explains much of the rebuilding job that has been done since, but the advantage Nuno Espirito Santo has had this season is that the core of his current squad are not all new arrivals.
The key additions of Nikola Milenkovic and Elliot Anderson last summer were the final jigsaw pieces of a well-rounded side.
Forest have been extremely fortunate with injuries this season, although this is down to lessons being learned from previous years. The fitness and conditioning staff that have been put in place are absolutely proving their worth.
Plus, Nuno's focus on working with a smaller squad has been made possible by a natural reduction due to expiring contracts and the end of loan deals.
All of this has meant the Reds' line-up for most of this season has been fairly settled. Partnerships have formed and understandings have developed, with confidence and belief growing from that consistency.
That is why this well-drilled team, as we saw on Saturday, were able to nullify current Premier League champions Manchester City - as well as Arsenal and other opponents - with a game plan that shifted in formation throughout the 90 minutes.
Forest's success this season is very simple on paper - we have a team of talented individuals who complement each other and know how to perform their roles to a tee, plus a manager playing to their strengths and personalities.
Not everything works out in reality, but could it be that the stars are aligning - the two on the crest specifically - for this great club to take its place at Europe's top table again?
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