Premier League result and final score - The Tricky Trees had too much for Saints at the City Ground to extend their surprise title challenge

It’s been a tough, tough season for Southampton. The Saints remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table after a 3-2 defeat at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.Southampton were 3-0 down

Southampton chairman Henrik Kraft has stepped down from his role with the relegation-threatened Premier League club and been replaced by majority shareholder Dragan Solak.

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Nottingham Forest held on for a huge win as they beat Southampton 3-2 at the City Ground on Sunday. WATCH – Full match replay Elliott Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood had Forest 3-0 up at half time as they were ruthless.

Nottingham Forest's remarkable campaign continued with a 3-2 win over struggling Southampton on Sunday but they had to survive a late onslaught before securing the win to move level on points with second-placed Arsenal in the Premier League standings.

Southampton's fighting finish was admirable. It followed a promising performance in defeat by Manchester United on Thursday, meaning those looking for positives will see a side still battling despite a bleak situation.