Survival Secured: Nottingham Forest's Crucial Victory Over Sheffield United.

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Callum Hudson-Odoi's impressive double secured a crucial victory for Nottingham Forest, propelling them closer to Premier League survival. The match against Sheffield United, who were already relegated, marked a significant step forward for Forest's survival hopes.

Ben Brereton Diaz's penalty kick gave the home team an early lead at Bramall Lane. However, Callum Hudson-Odoi's fantastic curling shot soon leveled the score for Forest in the first half.

Despite Sheffield United's strong response, they couldn't convert several chances in the first half. Nottingham Forest capitalized on this when Ryan Yates scored with a powerful strike just after halftime, putting the visitors in the lead.

Hudson-Odoi sealed the deal with another goal, ensuring a crucial three points for Nuno Espirito Santo's squad. This goal also marked Sheffield United's 100th goal conceded in the Premier League this season, tying a record set back in 1993-94.

The Blades' day went from bad to worse when Anel Ahmedhodzic received a second yellow card right before the final whistle, leaving them with ten men.

With only two games left in the season, Nottingham Forest now sits three points ahead of Luton Town in 18th place, with a much better goal difference than their rivals.