Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
Substitution Philip Walter Foden Jack Peter Grealish
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
Space opens up for Origi to smash goalwards, but a couple of City defenders are there to block the striker's effort away from danger.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
Gvardiol required a bit of treatment after the foul on him, though he is now back on his feet and okay to continue.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
Origi is booked after his high boot catches Gvardiol as the pair battled for an aerial ball.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
With 10 minutes to play, City still hold a two-goal advantage, though they have looked a little nervy since Rodri's red card.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
A great chance to kill the game for City goes begging as Ake gets on the end of a diagonal free-kick. The substitute manages to get the ball across to Haaland, but the pass is at an awkward height for the prolific forward and he can only fire over the crossbar. Will the hosts regret that miss come full-time?
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
Mangala catches Foden in midfield and receives a yellow card for his troubles.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
Cooper is gambling as he brings on two strikers. The first change sees Awoniyi replaced by Wood.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
Substitution Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina Divock Okoth Origi
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
Rodri's sending off (45 minutes and 27 seconds) was the fastest red card shown from the start of a second half on record in the Premier League (since 2006-07).
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