Nottingham Forest vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
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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 Brentford
ALMOST A COMEDIC GOAL! Turner takes far too long over a clearance and Wissa charges in to make a sliding challenge on the goalkeeper! The loose ball trickles slowly towards the goal line, but Boly races back to make a last-ditch clearance. What a let-off for Forest.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Jensen gets around the back of Niakhate before seeing his driven cross blocked. Lewis-Potter then drives inside from the left, but Dominguez gets back to make a clean intervention. Brentford have started the second half on top.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Murillo draws a few gasps with a lovely flick around the corner to find Dominguez. He tries to slide a pass into the area for Awoniyi, but Collins pokes out a leg to block it.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Wissa (seven) and Awoniyi (14) managed the fewest and second-fewest touches of all players during the first half. Both teams need to find a better way of servicing their frontmen.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Forest's hearts are in mouths as Turner comes some way out from his goal before seeing a clearance charged down by Norgaard. Fortunately for the hosts, the loose ball doesn't drop to a blue shirt.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Forest get the ball rolling for the second half, with neither boss opting to make any changes at the break!
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Brentford wanted a penalty for handball shortly before the half-time whistle was blown, and replays show the ball brushed Dominguez's outstretched hand before bouncing up onto Boly's arm! Forest may have gotten away with one there!
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
It's still goalless as we reach the interval at the City Ground! Forest started brightly and thought they had the lead when Awoniyi prodded home at the back post following an early corner, but the striker was correctly ruled to be offside. Brentford played their way into the first half after making a sluggish start, and they created the best chance from a late free-kick, with Janelt's deflected strike calling Turner into action. Both coaches will expect to see more in attack after the break – stay tuned for more!
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
HALF-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-0 BRENTFORD.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
PENALTY APPEAL… WAVED AWAY! Janelt nods the corner down, and the ball bounces before skipping up onto Boly's hand. The visitors appeal for a spot-kick, but referee Paul Tierney rules the defender had his arm in a natural position.
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