In a gripping encounter at Villa Park, Nottingham Forest secured their first win of the season under manager Oliver Glasner, defeating a struggling Aston Villa 2-1. The match featured standout performances from new signings Liam Delap and Daniel Muñoz, but it was veteran Igor Jesus who netted the decisive goal.

Delap opened the scoring just 45 seconds into the second half with a stunning 25-yard strike, showcasing his potential as a key striker for Forest. Aston Villa, still seeking their first league win of the season, equalized through Alysson after a well-placed cross from John McGinn.

The game took a turn for Villa when they were reduced to 10 men after Ian Maatsen was injured, forcing McGinn into an emergency left-back role. Manager Unai Emery faced criticism for his substitutions after losing Pau Torres to injury and having to adapt his tactics on the fly.

Emery expressed frustration about a controversial challenge from James McAtee, arguing it warranted a red card, but took responsibility for the team's poor second-half performance.

Despite Villa's attempts to regain control, it was Igor Jesus who clinched the victory for Forest, finishing off a slick move involving Muñoz and Morgan Gibbs-White.

This win marked a significant moment for Glasner, who maintained an unbeaten record against Emery, having now faced him eight times with six wins and two draws. The victory not only boosts Forest’s morale but leaves Aston Villa still searching for their first points in the Premier League.