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Nottingham Forest vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from The City Ground

Luke Baker
Saturday 02 December 2023 16:30 GMT
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The City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest Football Club
The City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest Football Club (Getty Images)

The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.

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 Everton

Everton come away from The City Ground with all three points after securing a 1-0 win against Forest. It was a scrappy first half with neither side creating too many chances. The home side controlled the possession in the opening 45 minutes but couldn't find a breakthrough, and it was the Toffees who come out of the blocks firing in the second half. Dyche's men took the lead through McNeil, who fired his shot into the top corner after some excellent work from Harrison on the right. Cooper's side threw everything at it in the final stages of the game, but they couldn't find an equaliser as Everton secured their third consecutive Premier League away win. Forest will be looking to bounce back against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Wednesday, while Everton host Newcastle United at Goodison Park. That's all for today, goodbye!

2 December 2023 19:35

Nottingham Forest vs Everton

FULL-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-1 EVERTON

2 December 2023 19:25

Nottingham Forest vs Everton

Hudson-Odoi finds Gibbs-White on the edge of the area and the Forest midfielder strikes it, but it's blocked. The ball eventually falls to Elanga on the left-hand side, but his cross is headed clear by Tarkowski. Cooper's side are throwing everything at it in the final few minutes of the game.

2 December 2023 19:24

Nottingham Forest vs Everton

The fourth official has indicated that there will be a minimum of four minutes of added time at the end of the game.

2 December 2023 19:21

Nottingham Forest vs Everton

Despite Everton enjoying plenty of the ball before their goal, the possession has flipped on its head, with Forest having 58.3 per cent since the second half got underway. However, they've tested Pickford with just two shots on target, and aren't creating many clear-cut chances.

2 December 2023 19:20

Nottingham Forest vs Everton

Murillo drives through the middle of the pitch and unleashes an ambitious effort from range, but Pickford gets down well to palm it away. Forest then win a free-kick which Gibbs-White takes, but his delivery is poor and Everton once again are able to deal with it. After a spell of pressure, the Toffees are awarded a free-kick, as Felipe makes another foul.

2 December 2023 19:19

Nottingham Forest vs Everton

Dyche makes his first change of the game as young striker Chermiti comes on in search of his first goal for the club. Beto is the player to make way.

2 December 2023 19:13

Nottingham Forest vs Everton

Substitution Harry Stefano Toffolo Divock Okoth Origi

2 December 2023 19:12

Nottingham Forest vs Everton

McNeil turns well inside the Forest half and plays a first-time pass into Beto. The Portuguese forward spins past Felipe with ease, but the defender drags him to the floor. It was a brave decision from Felipe considering he's already on a yellow, but the referee opts not to give him a second. He might count himself a little lucky there.

2 December 2023 19:11

Nottingham Forest vs Everton

Gibbs-White drifts out to the left and manages to get on the ball inside the Everton box. He pulls it back towards the edge of the penalty area and Yates looks to strike it first time, but Garner flings himself in front of the shot to block. Superb defending from the former Forest loanee.

2 December 2023 19:09

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