Nottingham Forest vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Forest claim big win
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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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
'Never lose it' - as we near 27 minutes it's a testament to the game's action that a David Moyes touch gets the crowd's attention.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
While West Ham are in possession, it's worth noting that the Hammers are looking to complete a first league double over Nottingham Forest since 2011-12 in the Championship, and their first in the top-flight since 1968-69.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
After a wasted, short Gibbs-White corner. Kudus snuffs out the danger. The next phase finds a lofted ball over - Antonio is a handfull and wins a free kick. Ward-Prowse takes it sideways and again, we're into a common pattern of conservative possession. The build-up is then disrupted by a marvelous Williams tackle. The microphones picked that one up nicely.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
Forest are looking dangerous. However, like most attacks, it's relatively reactive. There's a limp penalty shout for a handball after a Williams low cross hits his sliding marker. It's ignored and epitomises a very quick (although stop-start) match so far.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
Awoniyi against Zouma looks to be an intriguing battle - the Nigerian tries to turn his marker but a bundle insues. All clean fun, the ref decides, no cards presented.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
The home side soak up a solid spell of West Ham pressure and try to break. That final ball isn't there unfortunately, and Bowen tries to surge on the other way. Alas, it's a shared theme.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
Early end to end action is contributing to a raucous atmosphere here in Nottingham. Jarrod Bowen causes problems, yet can't evade a Neco Williams block.
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