Southampton vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from St. Mary's Stadium
Follow live coverage as Southampton face Nottingham Forest today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest
Harwood-Bellis and Wood tussle in the middle, yet the referee just ignores cries from both teams. That one could be a real physical battle today.
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest
Walker-Peters has a go from outside the box after a nice passage of play from Southampton. it's deflected behind for a corner on the left. It's headed away by Sangare, before Sugawara blasts way over with a speculative volley.
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest
Armstrong goes into the book for a real striker's challenge while tracking back. He brought down Aina cynically.
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest
Southampton boss Russell Martin was resolute in his idea that the Saints would still play possession-based football upon promotion, and the men in red and white have just passed out of a high press brilliantly. When it works, it looks excellent.
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest
Harwood-Bellis goes right through the back of Wood in the centre circle. Forest then get settled back on the ball. Harwood-Bellis then flies in again, this time on Anderson. If he's not careful, it could be an early yellow card. It's just a talking-to this time...
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest
Well, that's the first chance of the game. Southampton knock the ball about smartly until Forest press them into submission. It's won on the right wing before being pulled back for Wood. However, he hits it straight at McCarthy. In the next phase, Williams is played in on the right - but McCarthy is forced to make a smarter blocking save. The goalkeeper then claims the corner. Relief.
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest
Stephens pulls back Gibbs-White on the right side. Forest have a dangerous, deep free-kick here. However, Anderson's delivery is poor and is cleared with ease.
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest
Downes gives the ball away in the middle and Hudson-Odoi looks to bound forward on the left. However, the home side double up on him and he's forced backwards.
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest
Sugawara is fouled by Anderson as the former Newcastle man presses just a little too hard.
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest
Early Forest enterprise sees Gibbs-White slipped in behind. He's tackled well and the visitors have a corner. It's a quick start, yet Southampton manage to clear.
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