Nottingham Forest vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Forest claim big win
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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 West Ham United
We're moments away from kick-off at the City Ground!
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
And referee Bramall gets us underway here and immediately Michail Antonio surges forward with intriguing link up from the right.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
WEST HAM SUBS: Lukasz Fabianski, Ben Johnson, Aaron Cresswell, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Maxwel Cornet, Danny Ings, Angelo Ogbonna, Tomas Soucek, Divin Mubama.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
Forest Subs: Matt Turner, Cheikhou Kouyate, Harry Toffolo, Moussa Niakhate, Giovanni Reyna, Ryan Yates, Divock Origi, Andrew Omobamidele, Rodrigo Ribeiro.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
So, to today's officials... The Referee is Tom Bramall, his Assistant Referees are Mat Wilkes and Adrian Holmes. The Fourth Official is Gavin Ward and on VAR this afternoon, is Tim Robinson. Assistant VAR: Derek Eaton
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
For the travelling contingent, West Ham's drubbing at the hands of Arsenal will ideally be put to bed by the end of today's game. David Moyes has made two changes to that side that were handed the heavy 6-0 defeat by the Gunners on Sunday. Michail Antonio makes his first start since November as Ben Johnson drops to the bench. Kalvin Phillips starts in midfield with Tomas Soucek taking a place among the substitutes.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
West Ham (4-2-3-1): Alphonse Areola; Emerson Palmieri, Kurt Zouma, Nayef Aguerd, Vladimir Coufal; Edson Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips; Mohammed Kudus, James Ward-Prowse, Jarrod Bowen; Michail Antonio. Subs: Lukasz Fabianski, Ben Johnson, Aaron Cresswell, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Maxwel Cornet, Danny Ings, Angelo Ogbonna, Tomas Soucek, Divin Mubama.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
For the hosts Nottingham Forest, boss Nuno Espirito Santo has opted for two changes from the side that were beaten 3-2 by Newcastle on Saturday. Danilo comes into the team for Ryan Yates while Felipe takes Moussa Niakhate's place in defence.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
Now, how about some lineups? Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Mats Sels; Nuno Tavares, Murillo, Felipe, Neco Williams; Nicolas Dominguez, Danilo; Richie Laryea, Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Elanga: Taiwo Awoniyi. Subs: Matt Turner, Cheikhou Kouyate, Harry Toffolo, Moussa Niakhate, Giovanni Reyna, Ryan Yates, Divock Origi, Andrew Omobamidele, Rodrigo Ribeiro.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
West Ham United slumped 6-0 against Arsenal at London Stadium in their last Premier League match, extending their winless streak to five (Wins 0 Draws 3 Losses 2), putting them in eighth place on 36 points. The Hammers have scored 36 goals and conceded 42 through 24 matches, leaving them trailing fifth-placed Aston Villa by 10 points for a spot in the Europa League.
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