Nottingham Forest

Manchester United loanee Dean Henderson and ex-Red Devil Jesse Lingard were the key men as Nottingham Forest defeated West Ham United.

He had a real impact on how we played as high up the pitch as we did. "We didn't deserve the result, that's for sure. For Forest, meanwhile, it's a dream home start to life back in the big time. He balanced off his game staying with midfield players and being with the two strikers. "Second half, the plan wasn't so much to sit off and see out the game, but I understand why the team had to play with a bit more caution. His ball ricocheted off Ben Johnson into the run of Awoniyi, with his stride having enough force to divert the ball past Lukasz Fabianski in first half stoppage-time. Alongside Lingard, the ex-Red Devils were proving to be the heroes for Forest. He also put himself on Kurt Zouma throughout in a real physical battle, when he should've shown the nous of taking the easier route by imposing himself on the shakier Ben Johnson instead. During the drinks break midway through the half, David Moyes was deep in conversation with him, in an attempt to rejuvenate his play. Lingard was constantly in space, played a few dangerous throughballs, instigated counter-attacks, and tracked back throughout to help defensively, particularly on the left wing. Thankfully, the changes were not to the structure of the ground, as the noise reverberated off the steel around this old-school stadium wonderfully. "Catching up 23 years in six weeks" was the phrase coming out of the club this week, and that was evident in the starting lineup, featuring eight new arrivals.

It had been more than 23 years since Nottingham Forest scored or won a match in the Premier League – and all of that came to an end in Sunday's game against ...

Nottingham Forest picked up its first win and first goal in a Premier League match since 1999. The last Premier League score game from Chris Bart-Williams in the 76th minute against Leicester City on May 16, 1999. Awoniyi scored the first goal for Forest in a Premier League match since 1999.

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi scored the club's first Premier League goal in 23 years against West Ham United on Sunday.

Next up for the Tricky Trees is a trip to Goodison Park in a match against Frank Lampard’s Everton side. It might not have been the prettiest first goal back, but they all count. It came during stoppage time before the end of the first half when left-back Harry Toffolo sliced his way into West Ham’s penalty box.

Moussa Niakhate has compared Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O'Brien to former Arsenal star Jack Wilshere.

Niakhate was in fine form at the heart of Cooper’s defensive unit. The 23-year-old was energetic throughout the game. He clearly spent a lot of time with his players on the training ground this week and he’ll be delighted to claim a vital three points.

Dermot Gallagher and Stephen Warnock have clashed live on Sky Sports News over Nottingham Forest defender Scott McKenna.

I think a yellow card is the right call.” Gallagher knows refereeing like the back of his hand. Both Gallagher and Warnock had their say on the decision not to send McKenna off.

Nottingham Forest have had an extremely busy transfer window - here's a handy breakdown of the new recruits.

Orel Mangala is both quick with the ball at his feet and quick to spot a pass. The 30-year-old is a quality all-round player but his influence at Atalanta saw him allow the attacking players around him the freedom to create. Cooper was keen to add some physical presence in the middle and, on that front, Forest still have Ryan Yates to come back from injury. It is a position Forest might still strengthen in before the end of the window. But, equally, if he does well, there is a good chance they will stay up. Lewis O’Brien, who was a key figure for promotion rivals Huddersfield, has quickly acclimatised at Forest. He might prove to be one of those players who often sees his work underappreciated. The signing of 29-year-old England international Jesse Lingard raised eyebrows, but it also involves rather less risk than many might believe. It would not be Forest without the club having to deal with some kind of mini-crisis at left-back. He may have to be patient for his chance in the capital. Jack Colback did a fine job playing on the left side for much of last season when Sheffield United loanee Max Lowe was injured. The 26-year-old started ahead of Cook and justified that decision with another commanding performance. They, along with Steve Cook, were the foundation on which Forest’s play-off push was built.