Brighton & Hove Albion 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.
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Verbruggen arranges his wall and Forest have worked a little routine but the wall were wise to it! Williams fires the teed up effort right into the bodies and it's cleared.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Estupinan fouls Origi on the right side and Forest find themself with a free kick in an interesting position here! Just outside the box, the Ecuadorian points at the ball but the shove was clear.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Already here, we're seeing a possession based skirmish as both teams look to get an early foot on the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
The players arrive out on to the American Express turf to Brighton's signature fanfare music. There's optimism in the air for both sides and respects are exchanged from the players to the crowd and vice versa. Forest have the kick-off and we're underway here!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Today's official lineup on the south coast sees Michael Salisbury as Referee. His assistants are Matthew Wilkes and Derek Eaton. The fourth official is Robert Jones while Craig Pawson is in the VAR hot seat.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
After time on the sidelines, Forest's Willy Boly and Chris Wood were back in training this week. With Boly only fit enough for the bench, Wood replaces Anthony Elanga. Callum Hudson-Odoi is replaced by Danilo. Midfielder Nicolas Dominguez came off with a minor complaint against Liverpool and was assessed before being deemed fit enough to start today.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi makes seven changes from Thursday’s 4-0 defeat at Roma. De Zerbi has opted for Bart Verbruggen between the posts instead of Jason Steele. Tariq Lamptey, Igor, Facundo Buonanotte, Danny Welbeck and Julio Enciso drop to the bench, while Billy Gilmour is serving the final game of a three-match suspension. Forward Joao Pedro, who has a hamstring injury, is still out and among those on the Seagulls' injury list.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
NOTTINGHAM FOREST SUBS: Anthony Elanga, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Cheikhou Kouyate, Felipe, Ibrahim Sangare, Matt Turner, Moussa Niakhate, Taiwo Awoniyi, Willy Boly.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
NOTTINGHAM FOREST (4-3-3): Mats Sels; Harry Toffolo, Murillo, Andrew Omobamidele, Neco Williams; Ryan Yates, Danilo, Nicolas Dominguez; Morgan Gibbs-White, Chris Wood, Divock Origi.
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