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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Dominic Booth at Turf Moor

Anthony secures point for Burnley and denies Postecoglou first Forest win

Jaidon Anthony equalises for Burnley against Nottingham Forest
Jaidon Anthony’s equaliser came 18 minutes after Neco Williams had given Nottingham Forest the lead. Photograph: Richard Lee/Shutterstock

Welcome back to English football, Ange Postecoglou. In the teeming rain at Turf Moor, with the home fans baying for blood, it was the kind of environment the former Tottenham manager must have missed in his short time away. Against a spirited Burnley side who have a clear identity and a point to prove in the Premier League, this was a test Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest ultimately failed. He is now winless in three games in charge.

It looked unlikely Forest would drop points at Burnley after Neco Williams’ early thunderbolt, but a Jaidon Anthony equaliser 18 minutes later capped a dogged display by Scott Parker’s side, who were good value for the draw.

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