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

Nottingham Forest’s Premier League home games have averaged just two goals this season - the lowest across England's top flight - so this scoreline should not be a major surprise. The hosts may feel that three points can be theirs come the final whistle, as Aston Villa came into this match having lost three consecutive away matches in the league, conceding at least twice each time.

A cagey first half at the City Ground ends goalless, with just one shot on target between the sides, as Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa remain all square. Level on points in the Premier League, the two teams have been well matched today, and action in either attacking third has been scarce: Forest narrowly lead the xG, with 0.16 to Villa's 0.13, which tells the full tale. Both Nuno and Emery have a basis to build on after half-time, but which side will take the risks needed to claim maximum points? As the visitors have lost just one of their last 18 top-flight away matches which were level at the break, they can still be confident of making it four wins on the spin today.

HALF-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-0 ASTON VILLA

Due to a number of brief stoppages for minor injuries, there will be an extra three minutes at the end of this half.

SAVE! Almost scoring the opener against his old club, Cash arrives on the edge of the box and fires in a low shot, but Sels drops down to make a smart stop!

Murillo is back on the pitch, as the clock ticks down to the climax of a fairly tepid first half. Can either side snatch a late goal? It could prove crucial in such a closely fought contest.

After a pause in play for Murillo to receive treatment, the action resumes. The home side are down to 10 men for now, though it looks like the Brazilian centre-back is set to return when given permission.

WIDE! McGinn sends in a free-kick from the right wing, finding Konsa in the Nottingham Forest area. The big defender climbs up to meet it with a flicked header, but he diverts the ball wide of the left-hand post!

Soon after Villa's failed penalty claim, Wood has a shot blocked at the other end. The game is opening up a little, but that's not saying much! So far, it looks like neither side wants to take any risks.

Villa claim for a penalty when Rogers appears to be dragged down by Anderson just inside Forest's area. The referee waves away the away side's protests, and a subsequent VAR check confirms his decision - no penalty!