Nottingham Forest vs Brighton LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as visitors hang on to win
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Nottingham Forest will have designs on picking up all three points against struggling Brighton when the teams clash at the City Ground this afternoon.
Steve Cooper wants his Forest side to close out matches with clinical performances when they’ve been on top as he looks to continue to distance his team from the bottom three. Forest slipped to defeat last time out against West Ham, thanks to a late goal from Tomas Soucek, and will want to rectify that today.
After a wonderful start for Brighton where they won five of their first six games, Roberto de Zerbi’s men have not triumphed in the league since September. Four draws from their last five games is a frustrating return for the Seagulls who have their sights set on Europe.
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Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Cooper brings on some fresh legs in midfield, with Yates replacing Dominguez in the second half.
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Gibbs-White picks up the ball outside of the penalty area from the resulting free-kick, cutting inside before unleashing a long-range effort towards goal. It deflects out for a corner and Gibbs-White is the man to deliver, but Brighton deal with it comfortably and are able to clear.
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Christopher Grant Wood Divock Okoth Origi
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Forest are applying the pressure as they look to get back into the game. Dominguez sends a looping cross towards the back post and Wood heads it back into the danger zone. Gibbs-White looks to strike it on the volley, but Dunk flings himself in front of it to make the block. Superb defender.
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira Callum James Hudson-Odoi
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Penalty Goal João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
PENALTY TO BRIGHTON!! Gilmour sends a cross towards the back post and Dunk heads it back across goal. Joao Pedro looks to get on the end of it, but Wood drags him to the floor and the referee points to the spot!
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