Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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.
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Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
GOOD SAVE! The ball seems to be glued to Kulusevski, who keeps it at his feet even as he rides the sliding challenge by Mangala. He manages to touch it into Johnson, who pokes a shot on goal, and Turner gets down to tip it wide.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
Sarr isn't paying attention as he plays it back towards his own box, and Yates cuts out the loose pass. Romero rushes over to dispossess him, and Yates just can't keep hold of it to get a shot away.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs are back to keeping comfortable possession, already racking up nearly 80 per cent in the first 20 minutes. It's patient play by the visitors, who can't seem to draw Forest out of their compact shape.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
GOOD SAVE! Williams slides it down the right after making an interception, and Gibbs-White quickly gets his head up to spot Elanga's run. The youngster drives into the box and is one-on-one with Vicario, but he hits his shot straight at the keeper, who punches it away.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
Turner goes long with his goal-kick and Elanga beats Romero to it to nod it down for Gibbs-White. He tries to drag it around Davies near the touchline, but ends up tripping the ball out of play.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
Kulusevski can't find a way down the left, so Spurs switch things up, looking to their right side this time. The visitors flood bodies into the box, but Porro's delivery is poor as it flies straight into the stands.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
Forest just can't get out of their own half and are struggling to get a touch on the ball as Spurs knock it around. The hosts are attempting to press high, but it's half-hearted at the moment.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
Son drops a shoulder to lose Williams before squaring it into the box for Richarlison, but Murillo's vital touch takes it away from the forward. Kulusevski tries to keep it alive by sweeping it out to Porro, but the switch is too heavy.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
After winning four consecutive league games against Spurs between 1995 and 1997, Forest have now lost their last four against them in the Premier League.
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