Morgan Gibbs-White scored a 15-minute hat-trick as Nottingham Forest came from behind to beat Burnley 4-1, moving five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone. The victory, sealed by a stoppage-time goal from Igor Jesus, leaves Burnley on the brink of relegation.
Burnley took the lead in first-half stoppage time through Zian Flemming, prompting chants of 'You're going down with the Burnley' from the away fans. But Gibbs-White, moved from his preferred No 10 role to the left wing at half-time, responded with three clinical finishes, including a header from a Ryan Yates cross.
Forest head coach Vítor Pereira praised Gibbs-White's character and form, noting his eight goals in 13 games. 'He deserves [England consideration] because he has the quality. He has the qualities of a leader,' Pereira said, suggesting the midfielder should be in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup plans.
The match also saw an emotional tribute to Elliot Anderson's late mother, Helen, with a minute's applause before kick-off. Anderson started and played bravely, with Gibbs-White calling him 'massive for us' and praising his decision to play.
