Opposition watch: Keeping a close eye on Forest

We haven't been in action for two weeks due to the international break and the weekend just gone being reserved for Emirates FA Cup fixtures - we were eliminated from that competition by Fulham, who were beaten by Crystal Palace in their quarter-final on Saturday.

Later that day, high-flying Forest took on Brighton in another all-Premier League clash, which in normal time didn't produce the goals that the form of both sides suggested would be on offer.

Former Red Danny Welbeck started the game for the Seagulls while fellow United alumni, Anthony Elanga, began the match among Nuno Espirito Santo's substitutes.

Chances were few and far between in the tense encounter, with Forest's resilient…