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Nottingham Forest show the rewards of investing in the production line | Daniel Taylor

It is 12 years since Brian Clough died and his philosophy of giving youth a chance is being maintained at the City Ground by Philippe MontanierIt is probably a reflection of Nottingham Forest’s difficulties in the modern era that when they renew acquaintances with Arsenal on Tuesday it will be the first time in the 21st century they have encountered the club who wear the same colours because it was Forest, 130 years ago, who donated a red strip to help set them up.The last occasion the two sides met was in January 1999 when Ron Atkinson had just been appointed as Forest’s manager and infamously began his short, undistinguished spell more like Rowan Atkinson by climbing into the wrong...

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Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Antonio Conte may need to trust Cesc Fàbregas, Arsène Wenger is putting faith in Theo Walcott, and Nacer Chadli could be the league’s renaissance man Related: Manchester United’s midfield left in a mess by Wayne Rooney’s deeper role | Paul Doyle Related: Mark Hughes calls on Stoke City to turn around disastrous early form Related: The Dozen: the weekend's best Premier League photos Continue reading...

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