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
Niakhate has started at left-back for Forest, with Murillo tucking inside alongside Boly. The hosts are enjoying another prolonged spell on the ball, with Brentford sitting off in a 4-5-1 shape.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Janelt does well to win a tussle with Aurier as both men go to ground in midfield. Brentford then look to get Mbeumo involved for the first time, but his poor touch runs out of play on the Bees' right.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Boly looks for Awoniyi over the top, and Flekken has to come off his line to claim it. Brentford then immediately give possession back to Forest – they need to enjoy a spell on the ball!
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Brentford have won five of their last eight away league games against Forest (one draw, two defeats), drawing 2-2 in their only previous top-flight visit to the City Ground last season.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Sangare sweeps a wonderful pass out to Hudson-Odoi, who checks back before finding Dominguez, another of Forest's recent additions. His cross is too deep, however, and it runs all the way out.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Elanga races into the box once again, but he's forced wide as Brentford recover their defensive shape. The hosts have started with good intensity here.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
GOAL, BUT NO, THE FLAG IS UP! Hudson-Odoi's corner is flicked on to the far post, where Awoniyi arrives to stab it home! His celebrations, however, are cut short by the linesman's flag, and a VAR check soon confirms that decision. This has been a bright start from Forest, however.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Elanga breaks down the right to win a corner for Forest. There's a brief VAR check for serious foul play as the winger seemed to catch Janelt earlier in the move, but that is swiftly cleared.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Hickey's yellow card, issued after one minute and 13 seconds, was the second-earliest shown in a Premier League game so far this season, after Ashley Young against Brentford last week (38 seconds). He's walking a disciplinary tightrope now.
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