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West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture

Follow all the action from London Stadium

Luke Baker
Sunday 18 May 2025 12:15 BST
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A general view of London Stadium
A general view of London Stadium (Getty)

Follow live coverage as West Ham United 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:

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest

The medics are taking their time with Bowen, as it appears to be a head injury that he has sustained. However, it looks like he should be fine to continue shortly.

18 May 2025 14:38

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest

Stoppage in play here as Bowen is down receiving some medical treatment after the West Ham skipper collides with the post as he stretches to reach a low cross.

18 May 2025 14:37

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest

It's a bit too sloppy by the Hammers at the moment, with a few passes going awry and Forest look comfortable at the back. They haven't been able to get Bowen on the ball much just yet.

18 May 2025 14:36

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest

Good possession here from West Ham, but much of it is in midfield and Forest are pressing high up the pitch and not allowing them any time near the final third.

18 May 2025 14:33

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest

Forest have a habit of scoring early goals this season and they've got a good record of winning games when scoring first, having lost just two Premier League games this season when scoring first.

18 May 2025 14:32

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest

Goal Morgan Anthony Gibbs-White

18 May 2025 14:27

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest

It's an end-to-end game at the moment, with both teams having a goalscoring chance early on and both keepers have had to be alert and keep their side level.

18 May 2025 14:27

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest

CHANCE! West Ham opportunity at the other end now! Bowen begins the move by cutting inside from the right, trying to work space for a shot on his left foot. However, he's blocked and the rebound falls nicely to Coufal to his right, who drills a low strike towards the bottom right corner of the net. However, Sels gets down quickly and tips it around the post. Another great save!

18 May 2025 14:24

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest

GREAT SAVE! Gibbs-White with a huge chance to open the scoring for Forest! A long throw comes into the box from the right wing and is flicked on at the near post and falls perfectly to Gibbs-White, who volleys an effort at goal. However, Areola makes himself as big as possible and pulls off a superb stop to deny him from close range.

18 May 2025 14:22

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest

Decent effort! West Ham win an early corner which is whipped into the penalty area by Ward-Prowse from the right and met by the head of Todibo at the near post. However, his glancing header flies well wide of the Forest goal.

18 May 2025 14:20

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