Fulham vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
Fulham have kept possession well for the opening few minutes of the game. Willian holds possession well on the left before sliding it through to Robinson, who wins a corner. Adarabioyo gets onto the end of the following cross, but he cannot get a good connection on his header.
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
This is a special match for Fulham winger Willian. He is just the fourth South American - and first Brazilian player - to make 300 Premier League appearances, along with Antonio Valencia (325), Pablo Zabaleta (303) and Nolberto Solano (302).
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
Forest have kept just one clean sheet in their last 11 league games against Fulham, a 1-0 win at Craven Cottage in the Championship in April 2022. Both teams are on the pitch and are ready to get started.
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
Forest make five changes to the team that were beaten by Everton at the City Ground. Origi makes his first start since signing on loan from Milan. He comes in for Wood up front. Gibbs-White drops to the bench for only the second time this season, with Hudson-Odoi taking his place on the right. Boly suffered an injury in the last fixture and is replaced by Felipe, who captains the side. Finally, Aina is preferred ahead of Aurier at right-back and Dominguez is picked ahead of Yates in the midfield.
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
Fulham make four alterations to the side that lost 4-3 to Liverpool in their last outing. It is the most changes that Silva has made from one Premier League match to another, with scorers Tete and Wilson moving onto the bench alongside Ream and Reed. Castagne comes in at right-back and Adarabioyo appears at centre-back. Captain Cairney also starts in the midfield, with Willian returning to the team on the right side of the attack.
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
NOTTINGHAM FOREST SUBS: Matt Turner, Neco Williams, Cheikhou Kouyate, Morgan Gibbs-White, Chris Wood, Moussa Niakhate, Ryan Yates, Danilo, Andrew Omobamidele.
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
NOTTINGHAM FOREST (4-1-4-1): Odysseas Vlachodimos; Ola Aina, Felipe, Murillo, Harry Toffolo; Orel Mangala; Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ibrahim Sangare, Nicolas Dominguez, Anthony Elanga; Divock Origi.
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
FULHAM SUBS: Marek Rodak, Kenny Tete, Harrison Reed, Harry Wilson, Fode Ballo-Toure, Tim Ream, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Sasa Lukic, Carlos Vinícius.
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