Latest Nottingham Forest verdict as Nuno Espirito Santo's Reds prepare to face Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex

Two decades on from his passing, Brian Clough remains a football icon and one who Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis says continues to influence the club he elevated to footballing folklore.

Brighton have started the new season brilliantly. Just like their upcoming opponents, they are one of the few teams to remain unbeaten.

Brighton and Nottingham Forest bid to assert top-four contender status on Sunday when they meet in a compelling Premier League fixture at the Amex Stadium,

Joao Pedro is pushing to prove his fitness in time to feature for Brighton against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The Brazilian made a strong start to the new season, scoring against Manchester United and Arsenal, but picked up a knock while on international duty and has since missed Brighton’s last two matches.

With Forest having upgraded the facilities at the Nigel Doughty Academy last season and over the summer, players are encouraged to socialise before and after training. The canteen area and player’s lounge are now of a Premier League standard. Those at the club are no longer nervous about potential new signings seeing the facilities.

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo credits former Reds manager Brian Clough for giving the club "the mentality of knowing that anything is possible in football". It has been 20 years since club legend Clough died at the age of 69 in 2004.