Live Updates: Leicester City Vs Nottingham Forest

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Live Updates: Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest – A Battle of the Midlands

It's a Midlands derby, folks! Leicester City and Nottingham Forest are going head-to-head at the King Power Stadium, and we're here to bring you all the live updates as they unfold.

The Foxes are looking to bounce back after a tough start to the season. They're currently sitting in the relegation zone, so a win against their neighbors is crucial.

Forest, on the other hand, are looking to build on their impressive start. They've been playing some decent football and have a few surprising results under their belts.

Kick-off is at 3pm GMT, so stay tuned for all the action!

First Half

1st Minute: The whistle blows and we're off! Leicester starts brightly, pushing forward with intent. They're clearly looking to take the game to Forest from the get-go.

5th Minute: GOAL! It's a dream start for Leicester! James Maddison curls in a beautiful free-kick from the edge of the box, leaving the Forest keeper with no chance. 1-0 to the Foxes!

10th Minute: Forest is slowly getting into the game now, starting to test the Leicester defense. They're pressing high and looking to get the ball forward quickly.

15th Minute: SAVE! A brilliant save from Danny Ward! Brennan Johnson had a golden opportunity to equalize but Ward was equal to the task.

20th Minute: Yellow Card for Wilfred Ndidi for a rash tackle on Morgan Gibbs-White. A bit harsh, but the ref had to book him.

25th Minute: Leicester is controlling possession now, dictating the pace of the game. They're looking dangerous on the counter-attack, too.

30th Minute: GOAL! Another one for Leicester! Harvey Barnes cuts inside from the left and fires a rocket past the Forest keeper. The Foxes are on fire! 2-0!

35th Minute: Forest are looking disjointed now. They're struggling to get a foothold in the game, and Leicester is taking full advantage.

40th Minute: Yellow Card for Ryan Yates for a cynical foul on Youri Tielemans. A bit of frustration creeping into the Forest game.

45th Minute: The referee blows the whistle for half-time. Leicester goes into the break with a comfortable 2-0 lead.

Half-time

Leicester is looking strong and deserves their lead. They've been the more energetic and creative side. Forest needs to find a way to get back into the game in the second half.

Second Half

46th Minute: We're back underway at the King Power Stadium! Forest has made a couple of substitutions at halftime, hoping to inject some life into their attack.

50th Minute: GOAL! Forest pulls one back! Jesse Lingard scores with a powerful shot from just outside the box. The game is back on! 2-1!

55th Minute: Yellow Card for James Maddison for a late tackle on Serge Aurier. The tension is rising, and both teams are going at it hammer and tongs.

60th Minute: Forest is pushing hard for an equalizer now. They're controlling possession and creating chances, but the Leicester defense is standing firm.

65th Minute: GOAL! Leicester extends their lead again! Kelechi Iheanacho comes off the bench and scores almost immediately. 3-1!

70th Minute: Yellow Card for Taiwo Awoniyi for a reckless challenge on Wout Faes. The referee is having a busy afternoon.

75th Minute: Substitution for Leicester. Jamie Vardy comes on for Harvey Barnes. The veteran striker is looking to add some experience to the Foxes attack.

80th Minute: Forest is tiring now, and Leicester is looking to see the game out. They're doing a great job of slowing down the game and keeping the ball.

85th Minute: Substitution for Forest. Sam Surridge comes on for Brennan Johnson. They're desperate to get back in the game.

90th Minute: Four minutes of added time. Can Forest find a way to score one more goal?

90+2 Minute: Yellow Card for Ricardo Pereira for a foul on Jack Colback. It's getting heated out there.

90+4 Minute: FULL TIME! Leicester wins a hard-fought match 3-1. They were the better team for most of the game, and deservedly took all three points.

Post Match Thoughts

This was a great win for Leicester. They showed a lot of fight and determination to come back from a tough start to the season. Forest will be disappointed with the result but will be looking to bounce back in their next match.

Stay tuned for more match reports and analysis!

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