Everton vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Everton vs Nottingham Forest
The full-time whistle finally sounds, and it's a huge victory for Everton in the fight for Premier League survival! Gueye gave the Toffees a first-half lead when Sels failed to get to his low shot from outside the box, and after Wood and Gibbs-White passed up glorious chances to level, McNeil doubled their advantage with a rasping drive from range with 76 minutes played. Everton move five points clear of 18th-placed Luton, but their victory wasn't without controversy, with Young somewhat fortunate to avoid conceding a penalty on three occasions. Expect to hear from Nuno on those incidents in the coming days, but Forest will also need to look closer to home – they are just one point clear of the relegation zone and have won one of their last nine Premier League games. With Manchester City up next for them, it could be a very nervy end to the season indeed. That's all from Goodison Park, we hope you've enjoyed our live coverage of this game and we'll see you next time!
Everton vs Nottingham Forest
Chermiti is booked for delaying a Forest restart on halfway, and when the free-kick is floated into the Everton area, it runs all the way through for a goal-kick. Everton are nearly there!
Everton vs Nottingham Forest
Forest load the box as Gibbs-White looks to cross, but his delivery is hoisted up into the air and Wood's header across the area is taken in easily by Pickford. While he has created a game-high three chances, Gibbs-White has not been at his best here, and his miss at 1-0 looks likely to prove costly.
Everton vs Nottingham Forest
That was a chance for 3-0! Chermiti finds space on the right side of the Forest area, and he has McNeil in support in the centre. He tries to thread a pass through to the winger, but it's just cut out in front of him.
Everton vs Nottingham Forest
With 101 minutes on the clock, we are back under way. We will get at least another five minutes or so – can Forest stage a rescue act?
Everton vs Nottingham Forest
Yellow Card Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos
Everton vs Nottingham Forest
Beto is carried off on the stretcher, giving a thumbs up to the fans as he receives applause from all four sides of the ground. We all wish him a speedy recovery. Chermiti comes on for the final stages.
Everton vs Nottingham Forest
The play has been stopped for around four minutes now, with the medical staff taking great care with Beto's condition. We will play well beyond the allocated nine minutes of stoppage time.
Everton vs Nottingham Forest
Chermiti is stripped and ready to replace Beto, who certainly won't be able to continue. Gibbs-White, meanwhile, will continue after leaving the pitch for a brief moment, per the protcols.
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