Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Nottingham Forest climbed off the bottom of the Premier League table following a battling goalless draw which extended Roberto De Zerbi’s winless start as Brighton and Hove Albion manager.
Seagulls forward Leandro Trossard rattled the crossbar in the first half on a frustrating evening for the dominant hosts at the Amex Stadium, while Pascal Gross was denied a late winner by a superb save from visiting goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
Struggling Forest failed to register an effort on target but moved a point and a place above East Midlands rivals Leicester after doggedly digging in to claim only a sixth point of a difficult campaign to date.
Brighton remain seventh having failed to score in three successive games, while they have taken just two points from a possible 12 since the appointment of head coach De Zerbi a month ago.
Profligate Albion managed 19 attempts at goal but, aside from expertly clawing away from Gross nine minutes from time, England World Cup hopeful Henderson was rarely tested.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Gross swings a cross into the box for Webster to attack, but he cannot make clean contact amid the presence of Cook. The Forest defender remains down after the fact.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Freuler brings down March on the right flank that hands a free-kick in a threatening position to the Seagulls.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Caicedo's booking was just the 11th yellow Brighton have been shown in the Premier League this season (level with Liveprool), only Man City (6) have been shown fewer.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
March makes a break down the left flank and tries to force a low ball towards the near post, but Henderson gathers his delivery with ease.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Caicedos steers a ball over the top for Lamptey's run, but Cook spots the danger and races across to hook the ball away from the wing-back.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Toffolo replaces Aurier down the left flank for the visitors.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
OVER! Brighton continue to struggle in the final third. Welbeck lays the ball off for Gross to strike, but skies his left-footed strike well over the top.
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