Nottingham Forest vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
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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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Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
It's another nervy moment for Brentford as Awoniyi spins Collins while attempting to reach a long pass over the top. Flekken is alert to the danger, though, coming off his line to smother the loose ball.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
The Brentford backline stands firm to clear Hudson-Odoi's outswinging delivery. Niakhate then launches a long throw into the area, but the Bees repel the danger again.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
We're under way at the City Ground as Brentford get the ball rolling!
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Forest have lost just two of their last 17 home Premier League matches (eight wins, seven draws), with their only defeats in that run coming against Newcastle United and Manchester United. Will they maintain their impressive record on this ground, or can Brentford come away from Nottingham with all three points? Kick-off is fast approaching in the East Midlands!
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Frank also makes three changes to the team he picked for Wednesday's EFL Cup defeat to Arsenal. Ajer, Jensen and Lewis-Potter are brought in with Mathias Jorgensen, Onyeka and Roerslev replaced. The Brentford boss was furious with his team's performance in last week's Premier League defeat to Everton, but injuries to key men including Rico Henry, Kevin Schade and Ben Mee have left him with little room for rotation.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Cooper makes three changes to the Forest team which started at the Etihad Stadium last week. Brazilian centre-back Murillo – who joined from Corinthians before the transfer window closed – makes his debut in place of Nuno Tavares. Hudson-Odoi and Elanga are also brought in out wide, with Ola Aina and, perhaps surprisingly, Gibbs-White being replaced.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
BRENTFORD SUBS: Thomas Strakosha, Neal Maupay, Zanka, Saman Ghoddos, Frank Onyeka, Mads Roerslev, Yehor Yarmolyuk, Michael Olakigbe, Ethan Brierley.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
BRENTFORD (4-3-3): Mark Flekken; Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Ethan Pinnock, Aaron Hickey; Mathias Jensen, Christian Norgaard, Vitaly Janelt; Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, Keane Lewis-Potter.
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