Nottingham Forest v West Ham LIVE: Premier League result, final score & reaction as Forest seal memorable win
Follow the action from the City Ground as Steve Cooper’s Forest take on David Moyes’ Hammers
Nottingham Forest won their first Premier League home game for 23 years with a 1-0 success over West Ham.
The City Ground had not hosted a top-flight match since 1999 and Taiwo Awoniyi ensured it was a winning homecoming for Forest with his first-half goal. The striker, who until Saturday night was the club’s record signing this summer, bundled home from close range to become the first Forest player to score a Premier League goal since Chris Bart-Williams all those years ago.
It got them up and running after defeat at Newcastle on the opening weekend and, on this evidence, Steve Cooper’s men are going to be a welcome addition to the top flight.
However, they did have goalkeeper Dean Henderson to thank for keeping the three points as he saved Declan Rice’s second-half penalty. He also made several other saves while Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma both hit the underside of the crossbar for the luckless Hammers, with the latter also seeing an opening goal ruled out by VAR in the first half.
Follow all the reaction as Nottingham Forest beat West Ham Utd in the Premier League:
Chelsea vs Tottenham
Last season, Chelsea picked up more points away (40) than they did at Stamford Bridge (34).
The Blues have dropped points in their opening Premier League home fixture in four of the last seven seasons with three wins, two draws and two defeats in that run.
Chelsea vs Tottenham
Tottenham have won only seven of their 60 Premier League matches against Chelsea with 20 draws and 33 defeats. Although it does feel as though Spurs can challenge the Blues today.
Chelsea won all four fixtures against Tottenham last season - both fixtures in the Premier League and each leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Chelsea vs Tottenham
More reaction to come from the City Ground but the focus moves over to Stamford Bridge where Chelsea are hosting Tottenham in the second of today’s Premier League fixtures.
FT Nottingham Forest 1-0 West Ham
Steve Cooper is on the pitch fist pumping the Nottingham Forest fans who are loving it. I think they all enjoyed that one.
FT Nottingham Forest 1-0 West Ham
A brilliant match comes to an end with Nottingham Forest taking the victory.
Full-time: Nottingham Forest 1-0 West Ham
90+8 mins: Nottingham Forest have done it! They claim their first Premier League victory of the season. West Ham have been sunk at the City Ground.
The visitors improved in the second half and probably didn’t deserve to lose. Dean Henderson was exceptional in goal for Forest and the home side fully earned the three points.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 West Ham
90+3 mins: Things are looking good for Nottingham Forest. The sting has gone from West Ham’s attacks and the crowd are in full voice backing their team.
They’re on the verge of claiming their first Premier League win in 23 years. Four minutes to go.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 West Ham
90 mins: Seven minutes of added time to play. That’s factoring in the drinks break, a few VAR decisions and the usual efforts of time-wasting.
There’s still a chance for West Ham to equalise.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 West Ham
86 mins: Steve Cook and Forest are throwing themselves at every cross that comes into the box. They’re dealing with everything brilliantly and Dean Henderson has been a steadying presence whenever he’s taken charge of the six yard area.
Less than five minutes plus stoppage time to go.
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