Nottingham Forest v Brentford: Premier League – live

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Obviously, this is the biggest match of the night but if you want a more European flavour …

Or Ben Fisher on the beers with Vitor.

Some pre-match reading on Forest. Admittedly, these were both written (by me) over the past fortnight but it’s all good insight, isn’t it?

Some interesting Forest news yesterday. Not that it means much in the grand scheme of things.

Forest look to be at full strength with Ola Aina back at right-back after injury.

Starting lineups

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

Subs: Miguel, Morato, Sangare, Awoniyi, Toffolo, Dominguez, Jota, Sosa, Abbott

Brentford (4-3-3): Flekken; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Yarmoliuk, Damsgaard; Schade, Wissa, Mbeumo

Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Mee, Ajer, Konak, Maghoma, Nunes

Preamble

After the distraction of an FA Cup semi-final and a trip to Wembley, Forest are back to the day job of battling for a Champions League place. It’s been an incredible season at the City Ground, regardless of whether they finish in the top five or not. Nuno Espirito Santo and his squad will be determined to not let a potentially feat slip from their grasp.

Forest currently sit sixth but have a game in hand on their rivals and a win tonight will take them up to third, for 24 hours at least. Three of the five remaining games are at home, including the difficult task of Chelsea in a couple of weeks. Nine points will be the aim from these fixtures as they look to fight off the competition for a lucrative European tour.

Brentford, on the other hand, are 11th and potentially on the beach with only a limited chance of qualifying for Europe. I am sure Thomas Frank will not let his team take it easy but it must be difficult to concentrate when there is almost nothing to play for.

Kick-off: 7.30pm BST