{
  "id": 8515919,
  "title": "EPL: Coventry beat Forest 1-0 for first Premier League win in 25 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/epl-coventry-beat-forest-1-0-for-first-premier-league-win-in-25-years",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T19:14:40.000Z",
  "source": {
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  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coventry City achieved a remarkable milestone by winning their first Premier League match in 25 years, defeating Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground. The goal was scored by Jay Dasilva in the second half, following a disciplined performance from the Sky Blues. Frank Lampard's side, who had lost their first four league games, had dropped to the bottom of the table before their encounter with Forest. Nottingham Forest had a chance to draw level through Igor Jesus late in the game, but the goal was disallowed following a VAR review for a foul committed by Coventry's Caleb Yirenkyi. Coventry goalkeeper Carl Rushworth made crucial saves to help his team maintain their lead, while Bobby Thomas made a key goal-line clearance to thwart Morgan Gibbs-White's attempt to equalize. The victory marks a significant boost for Coventry, providing them with their first points of the season as they navigate their new top-flight status. Forest, on the other hand, suffered their second league defeat of the season and remain winless from five matches.",
  "summary": "Coventry City secured a historic 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, their first Premier League win in 25 years, thanks to a goal from Jay Dasilva. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-coventry-beat-forest-1-0-for-first-premier-league-win-in-25-years/",
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        "published": "2026-09-19T16:42:26.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Coventry beat Forest 1-0 for first Premier League win in 25 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/epl-coventry-beat-forest-1-0-for-first-premier-league-win-in-25-years-8517069",
        "published": "2026-09-19T19:20:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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