Coventry Edge Forest in VAR-Controversy Thriller

Coventry survived a late VAR storm to claim their first Premier League win in 25 years at Nottingham Forest.

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What happened. Coventry City secured their first Premier League victory in 25 years, beating Nottingham Forest in a match that ended with late VAR controversy.

• VAR controversy marred the closing stages of the match.
• Coventry held on to claim a historic three points.
• The win ends a 25-year wait for a top-flight victory.

Coventry will look to build on this landmark result in their next Premier League fixture.

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