Portuguese Football in English
Matheus Nunes is experiencing a quiet start to life at Manchester City, following his €60m move from fellow Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer.
Nunes started the 3-1 victory over Everton on Wednesday, during which Bernardo scored, but it was just the third time the former Sporting man had been named in the starting line-up in the English top flight this season.
Bernardo Silva’s interview with A Bola this week has delivered plenty of interesting material from arguably Portugal’s best player in 2023.
The Portuguese newspaper caught up with Bernardo having issued him an award for his performances across the calendar year, during which he was a key member of Manchester City’s all-conquering treble winning side.
Newcastle United 1-3 Nottingham Forest
Portuguese boss Nuno Espírito Santo is making a fine early impression in his new role with English Premier League club Nottingham Forest.
Tuesday’s victory over Newcastle United at St James Park represented a rare away win for relegation-battlers Forest, in what was Nuno’s second match in charge of the East Midlands side.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Vitinha is proving one of the best Portuguese performers across Europe this season, not least due to the midfielder’s sudden explosion of goalscoring form.
The former Porto man has scored five goals in Ligue 1 already his season, which represents not only by far his most productive campaign but exceeds the total amount of top-flight goals (4) scored throughout his career previously.
Nuno Espírito Santo is back in the English Premier League, having been confirmed as the new manager of Nottingham Forest on a contract until 2026.
The former Porto boss has been out of work since leaving Saudi Arabian champions Al Ittihad in November, after he had guided them to the Pro League title last season. Nuno will make his debut on the bench on Saturday when Forest host Bournemouth at the City Ground.
