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  Nottingham Forest raced to an emphatic 3–1 victory over Brentford on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, showcasing both clinical finishing and midfield mastery. Final Score: Nottingham Forest 3 – 1 Brentford Key Moments & Standout Performers Chris Wood was the star of the show, netting a brace with goals in the 5th minute and 45+2nd minute, cementing his lethal reputation up front.  Dan Ndoye , making his first-team debut, delivered a memorable performance by scoring with a diving header in the 42nd minute , assisted by the ever-impressive Morgan Gibbs-White .  Brentford managed a late response when Igor Thiago converted a penalty in the 78th minute , but it proved only a consolation.  Tactical Takeaways Forest’s early goal set the tone, allowing them to dictate play,  their fluid approach , with positional rotations and smart wing play, left Brentford reeling.  For Brentford, it was a tough debut for new manager...

Kick-off: Sunday, 17 August 2025 — 2 p.m. BST Venue: The City Ground, Nottingham Match Overview Nottingham Forest begin their Premier League campaign with added ambition after a remarkable 2024/25 season, finishing seventh and securing European football for the first time in decades. Brentford arrive at the City Ground amid significant changes, including a managerial shift, key departures, and a summer of uncertainty. Team News & Predicted Lineups Nottingham Forest Unavailable: Nicolas Dominguez (knee) Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sels; Cunha, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood Brentford Out: Vitaly Janelt (ankle), Gustavo Nunes (thigh), Yoane Wissa (future uncertainty), Paris Maghoma Doubtful: Kevin Schade, Caoimhin Kelleher Predicted XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Henry; Jensen, Henderson; Carvalho, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter; Thiago Tactical Outlook & Historical Context Forest’s Strength at Home: ...