Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Nottingham Forest make five changes to the side that was beaten by Leicester last time out. Both full-backs are switched with Renan Lodi and Williams coming out for Toffolo and Aurier. Freuler also replaces O'Brien in midfield, with captain Yates prefered ahead of Lingard. Finally, Dennis gets his first Premier League start for Forest after five substitute appearances, with Awoniyi dropping to the bench.

ASTON VILLA SUBS: Danny Ings, Cameron Archer, Lamare Bogarde, Calum Chambers, Robin Olsen, Morgan Sanson, Leander Dendoncker, Jan Bednarek, Marvelous Nakamba.

ASTON VILLA (4-3-1-2): Emiliano Martinez; Matthew Cash, Ezri Konsa Ngoyo, Tyrone Mings, Ashley Young; Jacob Ramsey, Douglas Luiz, John McGinn; Philippe Coutinho; Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Buendia.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST SUBS: Wayne Hennessey, Lewis O'Brien, Willy Boly, Jesse Lingard, Orel Mangala, Joe Worrall, Taiwo Awoniyi, Neco Williams, Sam Surridge.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST (4-2-3-1): Dean Henderson; Serge Aurier, Steve Cook, Scott McKenna, Harry Toffolo; Cheikhou Kouyate, Remo Freuler; Brennan Johnson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Ryan Yates; Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis.

As for Aston Villa, they sit just two points above the relegation zone but are unbeaten in their last three games. Drawing with Manchester City and Leeds United on either side of a victory over Southampton, the Villans go into this one looking for their first away league victory of the season. Playing four times, their only point on the road came against Leeds in their previous match. Their only triumph playing away this campaign came against Bolton Wanderers in the EFL Cup.

Nottingham Forest slipped to the bottom of the Premier League table after losing to Leicester City last time out but will move back above their East Midlands rivals if they avoid defeat against Aston Villa. It was their fifth consecutive defeat in the league, but faith has been shown in manager Steve Cooper, with the 42-year-old signing a contract until 2025 during the week. Leading their previous two home games before falling to defeat, Forest will be looking to make it third time lucky today.

Hello and welcome to the live commentary for the Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.