Nottingham Forest vs West Ham LIVE!
West Ham have opened the new Premier League campaign with successive losses after a frustrating afternoon in the East Midlands. David Moyes’ side, beaten by champions Manchester City on opening weekend, saw Declan Rice’s penalty saved and Said Benrahma’s effort ruled out by VAR on a day to forget, while Kurt Zouma also had a header cleared off the line as they chased the game late on.
But the day belongs to Forest, whose brilliant fans created a stunning atmosphere as the rocking City Ground hosted top-flight football for the first time since 1999. Their first victory back at this level since ending a 23-year exile via the Championship play-offs was secured on the stroke of half-time, when Taiwo Awoniyi - one of 14 summer signings and counting made by Steve Cooper so far in this window - bundled home a loose ball after Jesse Lingard’s scuffed shot was deflected into his path.
Some away fans threw fake money in Lingard’s direction to show their ire at him snubbing a summer return to east London, but ultimately it was the England midfielder who had the last laugh. Follow Nottingham Forest vs West Ham reaction with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings at the City Ground!
