Nottingham Forest v Burnley team news live : Turner starts, Hudson-Odoi debuts
Forest v Burnley team news live Forest
Forest v Burnley team news live Nottingham Forest will be looking to continue their fine start to the Premier League season when they host Burnley at the City Ground on Saturday. Forest are currently unbeaten in their first four games, sitting in fifth place in the table.
Forest manager Steve Cooper has made a number of changes to his side for the Burnley game, with three full debuts and one promotion to the starting XI.
Matt Turner, the summer signing from New England Revolution, will start in goal in place of Dean Henderson, who is injured.
In defence, Gonzalo Montiel and Ibrahim Sangare will make their full debuts, while Willy Boly comes into the side in place of the suspended Steve Cook.
In midfield, Lewis O’Brien is promoted to the starting XI in place of Ryan Yates.
Callum Hudson-Odoi will also make his full debut for Forest, starting on the right wing.
Up front, Brennan Johnson and Taiwo Awoniyi will continue to lead the line.
Forest predicted XI: Turner, Montiel, Boly, McKenna, Toffolo, Mangala, O’Brien, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Johnson, Awoniyi
Burnley
Burnley have had a mixed start to the Premier League season, winning one, drawing one and losing two of their first four games. The Clarets are currently in 12th place in the table.
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has made a number of changes to his side for the Forest game, with four players coming into the starting XI.
In defence, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Charlie Taylor come into the side in place of Nathan Collins and Ian Maatsen, who are both suspended.
In midfield, Josh Brownhill and Ashley Westwood come into the side in place of Jack Cork and Manuel Benson.
Up front, Jay Rodriguez and Anass Zaroury will continue to lead the line.
Burnley predicted XI: Pope, Roberts, Harwood-Bellis, Taylor, Lowton, Brownhill, Westwood, Gudmundsson, Cornet, Rodriguez, Zaroury
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Key battle: Brennan Johnson v Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Brennan Johnson has been one of the stars of the Premier League season so far, scoring three goals in his first four games. The Forest forward will be looking to continue his goalscoring form against Burnley on Saturday.
However, he will face a tough test from Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who is one of the most promising young defenders in the Premier League. Harwood-Bellis is strong in the air and good at reading the game. He will be looking to keep Johnson quiet on Saturday.
Prediction
Nottingham Forest are in good form and have a strong home record. They should be too strong for Burnley on Saturday.
Forest 2-1 Burnley
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have made a number of impressive signings this summer, including Matt Turner, Taiwo Awoniyi and Callum Hudson-Odoi. These signings have given Forest a lot of strength in depth and have made them a much more competitive side.
Forest have also been very good defensively this season, conceding just two goals in their first four games. This is due in part to the strong performances of Steve Cooper’s back four, as well as the defensive work of the midfielders.
Forest’s attacking play has also been good this season. Brennan Johnson has been in excellent form, scoring three goals in his first four games. Taiwo Awoniyi has also looked sharp up front, and he will be hoping to get on the scoresheet against Burnley.
Burnley
Burnley have had a mixed start to the Premier League season. They have won one, drawn one and lost two of their first four games. However, they have shown some promising signs under the management of Vincent Kompany.
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Burnley have been particularly good defensively this season, conceding just three goals in their first four games. This is due in part to the strong performances of Nathan Collins and Charlie Taylor in central defence.
Burnley’s attacking play has been less impressive this season. They have only scored three goals in their first four games. However, they have a number of talented attacking players, including Jay Rodriguez, Anass Zarourys and Max Cornet.
FAQS.
Nottingham Forest are in good form and have a strong home record. They should be too strong for Burnley on Saturday.
Fantasy Football tips
Nottingham Forest
Brennan Johnson and Taiwo Awoniyi are both good options