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  1. Southampton 0-1 Nottingham Forest: What Nuno saidpublished at 18:18 24 August

    Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been speaking to Sky Sports following the victory: "Very pleased. I think we played a good game. First half, we were on top of the game. Southampton had a spell in the second half of course, they are at home.

    "We played well. We were really dominant. We knew the game was 90 minutes so we didn't get desperate. I felt we were able to reach the goal.

    "We are asking and demanding a lot from the players, but they are giving good answers. We did right to control the game and control the ideas of Southampton to get in charge of the game.

    "I think we are asking a lot of things from the players and Morgan [Gibbs-White] is one of them. He can give many days like this.

    "It is not about the points now. We cannot get over the moon because we have a game on Wednesday, so we are preparing for the next one."

  2. Southampton 0-1 Nottingham Forest: Gibbs-White starspublished at 18:07 24 August

    Charlotte Coates
    BBC Sport journalist

    Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White celebrating by putting his fingers in his earsImage source, Getty Images

    Nottingham Forest may have been disappointed to start their season last week with a point at home to Bournemouth but four points out of a possible six is a great start for Nuno Espirito Santo's side.

    After conceding a late equaliser at the City Ground last week against Bournemouth, Forest traveled south to take on newly-promoted Southampton with a first three points of the season high on the agenda.

    Forest started the game well and with plenty of intent when attacking the Saints defence, and this was thanks to Morgan Gibbs-White pulling the strings in the middle.

    Everything threatening that Forest did in attack came through their captain and it was only right Gibbs-White grabbed the winner in the 70th minute.

    Forest grew in confidence and this is thanks to their talented captain, who is only 24-years-old and driving his team-mates on to better things.

    Gibbs-White said after the game to Sky Sports about his desire to add more goals to his game after only scoring five last term: "I feel like I need to add more goals and that's what I want to do."

    Well, he's got one in two games and looks as dangerous as ever.

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  3. Southampton 0-1 Nottingham Forest: What Gibbs-White saidpublished at 18:06 24 August

    Nottingham Forest goalscorer Morgan Gibbs-White has been speaking to Sky Sports after the win: "We stuck to what the manager wanted us to do. I felt like we had control, but you knew that there was going to be a reaction from Southampton.

    "It is about taking that chance, and luckily I did. The original [header] was meant to be a header across the goal and, fortunately, it fell to me and I was in the right place.

    "I feel like I need to add more goals and that is what I want to do. We have got the three points and we go home happy."

  4. Southampton 0-1 Nottingham Forest: Did you know?published at 17:45 24 August

    Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest celebrates victory during the Premier League match between Southampton and Nottingham ForestImage source, Getty Images

    Nottingham Forest have won three consecutive Premier League away games for just a second time, previously doing so in March-April 1995 which was a run of four games.

  5. Follow Saturday's Premier League fixturespublished at 11:37 24 August

    Brighton v Manchester United, Manchester City v Ipswich Town, Tottenham Hotspur v Everton, Southampton v Nottingham Forest, Fulham v Leicester City, Crystal Palace v West Ham United, Aston Villa v Arsenal

    There are seven games on Saturday and BBC Sport will bring you all the action and reaction.

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  6. Sutton's predictions: Southampton v Nottingham Forestpublished at 11:18 24 August

    Chris Sutton and Clara Amfo and Jordan Stephens

    Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests.

    For week two, he takes on Make Me A Mixtape hosts Clara Amfo and Jordan Stephens.

    Sutton's prediction: 0-1

    Southampton were brilliant at Newcastle. If there was a criticism of them it was they didn't really create enough when Newcastle went down to 10 men. Southampton's performance deserved something.

    Forest had the horrendous injury to Danilo, which is a big blow to them. But I am going to go for Forest.

    Amfo's prediction: 2-0

    Stephens' prediction: 1-1

    That is your first one I'd say is controversial. I feel like Southampton will have some of that post-promotion buzz in their first home game, but it will only be enough to get them a point.

    Read the full predictions and have your say

  7. Why PSR tweaks may harm top Premier League clubspublished at 09:23 24 August

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    This season, English top-flight clubs are trialling a new financial system that limits spending based on the earnings of the bottom side, designed to "protect the competitive balance of the Premier League".

    Football finance expert Rob Wilson tells The Football News Show why, if permanently introduced, it could make the top Premier League sides less competitive against their European counterparts.

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  8. The answerpublished at 17:00 23 August

    Steve ChettleImage source, Getty Images

    Earlier, we asked you who has made the most Premier League appearances for Nottingham Forest.

    Club servant Steve Chettle is the answer, chalking up 174 games in England's top flight on his way to more than 400 appearances for the Reds.

  9. PFA concerned at PSR's 'unintended consequences'published at 12:25 23 August

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    Maheta Molango, chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association tells The Football News Show why he is concerned at the current and potential future financial rules in the Premier League.

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  10. Forest release new third kitpublished at 09:46 23 August

    Nottingham Forest's new 2024-25 third kitImage source, Nottingham Forest FC

    Nottingham Forest have released their new 2024-25 third kit.

    The kit features a "radial sky blue pattern" and will be worn for the first time on Saturday when the Reds travel to St Mary's to face Southampton.

  11. Today's trivia challengepublished at 09:03 23 August

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    Who has made the most Premier League appearances for Nottingham Forest?

    Answer will be revealed at 17:00 BST

  12. Nuno on Moreno arrival, Worrall departure and Southamptonpublished at 14:52 22 August

    Alastair Telfer
    BBC Sport journalist

    Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Southampton (15:00 BST kick-off).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Nuno refused to comment on the reports linking Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah with a move to Forest.

    • On the loan signing of Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno: "He can give us another option at full-back. He is a good player and as a club we had the chance to bring him in."

    • He confirmed he is yet to make a decision on whether Moreno will feature against Southampton.

    • On midfielder Danilo's broken ankle: "It is a big loss for us. We wish him the best. The last reports we had is that it is a serious injury, but we are confident he is going to come back strong and ready to play."

    • Nuno is hopeful Danilo can have surgery next week but added it is too early to say how long he would be out for.

    • He confirmed Joe Worrall is likely to depart amid links of a move to Burnley, adding: "It is not done but I wish him all the best."

    • On what Worrall brought to Forest: "His behaviour as a [former] club captain has been amazing. I recall in pre-season when he had a knock in the warm-up but he still wanted to play and help us build what we wanted to build in that moment."

    • On Southampton: "Playing the champions Manchester City is equally as difficult as Southampton because the level is very high [in the Premier League]."

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  13. 'Forest have enough to finish 14th or 15th' - Hodgepublished at 13:03 22 August

    Chris Wood and Anthony Elanga celebratingImage source, Getty Images

    Ex-Nottingham Forest midfielder Steve Hodge believes his former club has enough quality within their squad to avoid another relegation battle in the Premier League this season.

    Speaking on BBC Radio Nottingham's Shut Up And Show More Football reflecting on Forest's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth, Hodge said: "We have enough in this squad of players to be 14th or 15th and not fear going down this year - barring a raft of injuries and things going against us, like stupid red cards."

    He said progress "will be gradual" and added: "We've had two years of strife, but I think this year with some calmness and injuries being decent, I think we'll be fine - I really do.

    "I don't think the owner will hold back on his desire to get Forest established - it may take three or four years."

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  14. 🎧 Bournemouth review and hopes for the seasonpublished at 12:33 22 August

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    The latest episode of BBC Radio Nottingham's Shut Up And Show More Football podcast has landed.

    Colin Fray is joined by Forest manager Nuno, Ryan Yates, Elliot Anderson and ex-Forest midfielder Steve Hodge to discuss Saturday's draw with Bournemouth.

    You can also hear from former Reds player Gary Mills, who speaks about his hopes for the club this season.

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  15. 🎧 Cricket legend Broad on Saints v Forestpublished at 11:17 22 August

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    On the latest episode of BBC Radio Solent's Saints and Sinners podcast, England cricket legend and Nottingham Forest fan Stuart Broad has been giving the insight into Southampton's next opponents.

    The cricketer, who was born in Nottingham, said: "I think we've made some brilliant signings this year, we look stronger and it was a disappointing result with Bournemouth at the weekend [a 1-1 draw].

    "That is probably a really good place for us to be, if we're disappointed not getting three points against Bournemouth - it shows we've got a strong group of players."

    Speaking about Saturday's upcoming fixture, Broad said: "I think there will be goals, from memory last time it was a freezing cold night and both teams were struggling a little bit.

    "The atmosphere was a little bit edgy - whereas this, both teams have hope and we're still at that stage where we're both buzzing with hope, so I think it will be a lively encounter.

    "Forest will still try to play counter attack and try to nick the ball and get forward pretty quickly with Elanga and Hudson-Odoi.

    "Chris Wood has found an amazing way of scoring goals, every time I think it may be one year too many for him, bang - he scores again."

    Broad added: "If we get a point at St Mary's, then I'm happy."

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  16. Forest in talks with Arsenal over striker Nketiah published at 17:54 21 August

    Nick Mashiter
    BBC Sport football news reporter

    Eddie Nketiah, wearing Arsenal's red and white home kit, has his arms partly outstretched as if he was slowing down from a runImage source, Getty Images
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    Eddie Nketiah is the record scorer for England Under-21s and made his senior international debut last year

    Nottingham Forest remain in talks with Arsenal over a £30m deal for striker Eddie Nketiah.

    A deal has not been agreed but the 25-year-old is getting closer to ending his time at Emirates Stadium.

    Forest have several striker targets, including Feyenoord's Santiago Gimenez, but have progressed with a move for Nketiah.

    Nketiah has spent his entire career at the Emirates apart from a half-season loan at Leeds in 2019-20.

    He has scored 38 goals in 168 Arsenal appearances but made just 38 Premier League starts, having made his top-flight debut in 2018.

    The forward was an unused substitute in Saturday's 2-0 win over Wolves on the opening day of the Premier League season.

    Forest are also close to signing Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno on loan. The 31-year-old is behind new signing Ian Maatsen and Lucas Digne in the pecking order at Villa Park and will be allowed to leave.

    In terms of outgoings the Reds are in talks with Championship side Burnley, who want to sign defender Joe Worrall.

    Meanwhile, boss Nuno Espirito Santo is expected to provide an update on Danilo on Thursday, with the midfielder having seen specialists this week.

    He suffered a broken ankle after six minutes of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.

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