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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 host West Ham in the Premier League
Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Williams, Felipe, Murillo, Tavares; Danilo, Dominguez; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Awoniyi.
West Ham XI: Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Phillips, Alvarez; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Bowen; Antonio.
Nottingham Forest FC 0 – 0 West Ham United FC
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
15:20
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
15:18
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
15:11
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.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
15:11
Yellow Card Morgan Anthony Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
15:10
Yellow Card Mohammed Kudus
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15:10
After a swarming break forward, Forest’s early intentions are clear. Gibbs-White is challenged strongly. In the next phase Hudson-Odoi is aggressive, West Ham have to clear off the line!
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
15:08
We’re moments away from kick-off at the City Ground!
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
15:07
And referee Bramall gets us underway here and immediately Michail Antonio surges forward with intriguing link up from the right.
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15:03
WEST HAM SUBS: Lukasz Fabianski, Ben Johnson, Aaron Cresswell, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Maxwel Cornet, Danny Ings, Angelo Ogbonna, Tomas Soucek, Divin Mubama.
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15:02
Forest Subs: Matt Turner, Cheikhou Kouyate, Harry Toffolo, Moussa Niakhate, Giovanni Reyna, Ryan Yates, Divock Origi, Andrew Omobamidele, Rodrigo Ribeiro.
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15:01
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
14:57
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
14:57
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
14:51
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
14:51
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.
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14:51
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.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
14:45
As we breach the half-an-hour countdown to kick off at the City Ground, how about some team news?
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14:35
Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and West Ham!
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham line-ups
14:11 , Mike Jones
Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Williams, Felipe, Murillo, Tavares; Danilo, Dominguez; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Awoniyi.
West Ham XI: Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Phillips, Alvarez; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Bowen; Antonio.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
14:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
14:00
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