After difficulties on and off the pitch last season, Nuno Espirito Santo has lifted Nottingham Forest to unexpected heights this campaign. On the other side of the pitch, it had been a tough few weeks for Aston Villa but three consecutive wins suggests Unai Emery's side may have turned a corner.

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Our Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa predictions expect a ton of offensive action and two-scoring to come as a result.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has given an update on Ollie Watkins ahead of Saturday night's clash against Nottingham Forest (5:30pm kick-off)

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Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa (kick-off 17:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: There are "no big issues" regarding injuries and the club.

Latest Nottingham Forest news as Nuno Espirito Santo's Reds prepare for Premier League clash at the City Ground