It is quite incredible to look back on the transformation that has taken place since the Reds picked up one point from their opening seven matches of the campaign. The attacking confidence and vigor was clear to see at the City Ground, with star boy Brennan Johnson roasting Rob Holding for pace before setting Philip Zinckernagel up for a big chance prior to taking the lead in the second half.

The Verdict

There is a really good feeling around Nottingham Forest at the moment, such that did not seem possible after looking at the performances they were putting in at the beginning of the campaign. It is worth being reminded of the fact that Cooper has never finished below sixth place in his two previous seasons as a manager in the Championship. Performances like Sunday's demonstrate exactly why that is and will fuel belief that the Reds can overcome the current six point gap between themselves and the play-offs.

To keep a clean sheet and not even allow a shot on target against a side with the attacking talent of Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Alexandre Lacazette is an enormous achievement, especially off the back of a very impressive free-scoring run for the Gunners in the Premier League.