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  1. Catch up on the action from the Premier League's final daypublished at 07:53

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    Gary Lineker introduces highlights and analysis from the final 10 games of the Premier League season.

    If you missed Sunday's Match of the Day, you can catch up on the action on BBC iPlayer here.

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  2. Burnley 1-2 Nottingham Forest: What Nuno saidpublished at 20:02 19 May

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    Nuno Espirito Santo says he will celebrate Premier League survival with "two or three beers" tonight.

    Nottingham Forest can now look forward to another season in the top flight and – hopefully for them – one that will not come with the stress of a points deduction for breaching financial rules which kept them in the relegation scrap until the end.

    "We are very happy and proud of the way we finished the season," said Nuno. "We all know how hard it is, how tough it was for all of us at the football club and it was important to finish on a high, winning and achieving what was the main objective when we arrived, Premier League status.

    On joining in the middle of the season: "It was the first time as a coaching staff we joined a football club in the middle of the season and it was a new experience. We embraced the challenge as it was something new.

    "But what we didn’t have and what we are getting now was what you normally achieve in the pre-season, the bond. We had to build our relationships through the season while competing, so when you asked me if it was hard it was because we didn’t have the chance to build the bond.

    "Now we are starting to see the players trusting us more, trusting each other. Definitely it was the most difficult."

  3. Burnley 1-2 Nottingham Forest: Key statspublished at 18:42 19 May

    Here are the key facts and figures from Sunday's game between Burnley and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

    • Nottingham Forest have now won back-to-back away matches in the Premier League for the first time since April 1995 (run of four). Prior to this, they had played 95 top-flight away matches without recording consecutive victories on the road.

    • Chris Wood has now netted 14 league goals this season, with only Stan Collymore in 1994/95 (22 goals) scoring more in a top-flight campaign for Forest.

    • Burnley kept just two clean sheets in the Premier League this season, which is their fewest ever in a single Premier League campaign. Vincent Kompany’s men also conceded 78 goals, their most in a top-flight campaign since 2009/10 (82 goals conceded).

    • Six of Chris Wood’s Premier League goals this season have been assisted by Anthony Elanga, which is the most any player has assisted another in the competition this season.

    • Burnley have finished the Premier League season with 24 points, their lowest ever points total in a top-flight campaign (when considering three points for a win). Burnley have also lost 24 matches, their joint-most ever in a top-flight campaign (also 24 defeats in 2009/10).

    • Elanga provided nine assists from open play in the Premier League this season, with only Bryan Roy in 1994/95 (10) providing more assists from open play in a single Premier League season for Forest.

  4. Analysis: Burnley 1-2 Nottingham Forestpublished at 18:19 19 May

    Adam Millington
    BBC Sport journalist

    Chris Wood celebrates after scoring for Nottingham ForestImage source, Getty Images
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    Chris Wood's 14 Premier League goals this season is the most of any Nottingham Forest player

    This had all the hallmarks of the final game of the season, but Nottingham Forest’s campaign ends with victory after Chris Wood’s double sealed their top-flight safety as they beat Burnley.

    Wood’s early double, putting them ahead by two goals after just 14 minutes, helped set up a comfortable win for Forest.

    It was Burnley who held the lion’s share of the possession, but Forest’s efforts in the final third were more promising.

    Anthony Elanga, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Morgan Gibbs-White troubled Burnley on the counter-attack and the hosts found it difficult to deal with Forest on the break.

    Wood, who ends the Premier League season having scored 14 goals, was unable to achieve a hat-trick but Forest continued to test the hosts.

    Josh Cullen’s shot taking an unfortunate deflection off Murillo meant Forest missed out on the opportunity to achieve a clean sheet, but that will not weigh heavily on Nuno’s mind.

    Despite having to deal with being deducted four points, they’ve ensured they will play Premier League football for another year.

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  5. Keep up to date over the summer break!published at 16:53 19 May

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    The 2023-24 Premier League season might be drawing to a close, but BBC Sport's dedicated coverage of Nottingham Forest will be sticking around for the summer.

    From transfer gossip to club news to fan views - we have got you covered.

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    After that, all you need to do is keep returning to your club's page throughout the summer - simple!

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  6. Follow Sunday's Premier League actionpublished at 15:03 19 May

    List of Premier League fixtures on Sunday 19 May
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    All 20 teams are in action on the final day of the 2023-24 Premier League season, with the title winners, European spots and one relegation place still to be confirmed.

    Follow all of the action and reaction here

  7. 'The brutal truth is that we've been let off the hook'published at 18:24 18 May

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    We asked for your views on Nottingham Forest and what lies ahead, with safety almost certainly assured before Sunday's final Premier League game of the season.

    Here are some of your replies:

    Tom: While safety is all but secured, it has been a very frustrating season for Forest fans. Performances have improved under Nuno Espirito Santo, but defensively we are still well below par and a clearout is needed in the summer. Outgoings will precede incomings, and while I hope we can hold onto Morgan Gibbs-White and Murillo, if massive offers come in, we can't really refuse.

    Tim: Last August I was optimistic for lower mid-table, so to finish 17th has been a bit of a disappointment. Still feel that Steve Cooper would also have kept us safe. Fully behind Nuno for next year - he needs time. Happy to finally sign a good goalkeeper in Matz Sels. If we have to lose either Murillo or Gibbs-White this summer, then we need to keep Morgan.

    Kris: Next season will likely begin without Murillo or talisman Gibbs-White, so our recruitment needs to improve. No more scattergun approach and instead it's quality over quantity. We need to review our coaching and medical set-up after a season disrupted by too many injuries too. Give Nuno the benefit of a pre-season and transfer window - he's earned that much.

    Andrew: Fear we'll need to sell one of our top players over the summer (along with getting rid of the deadwood) to be able to strengthen. If we don't, we're going to really struggle next season. The brutal truth is that we've been let off the hook by three poor teams. Nuno hasn't been a vast improvement so far, but we need to give him at least a full season.

    Neil: I have never looked forward to the end of season more than now. It's been a horrible experience for Forest fans. Having said that, I don't think now is a good time to change the manager. It's time to put our trust in him and let him build the mid-table team we all want and expect. Better recruitment needed, for sure.

    Lisa: Just happy it is all over in a few days. This season has been one to forget for many reasons on and off the pitch. We really need to focus on what we can do on the pitch next season and have far less drama off it. The only shining light has been Hudson-Odoi and Murillo, who have really stepped up. Roll on a quieter season in 2024-25.

  8. Sutton's predictions: Burnley v Nottingham Forestpublished at 17:16 18 May

    Chris Sutton and Legend

    Chris Sutton is making predictions for every Premier League game this season against a variety of guests.

    For this weekend’s final games of the season, he takes on Gladiators star Legend.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-1

    This was supposed to be the big relegation decider but, with Burnley down and Nottingham Forest's goal difference meaning they are as good as safe, there is nothing really riding on it now.

    I feel for Burnley in many ways, because I actually think they are a well-run football club. They have got a bright young manager in Vincent Kompany and, if they can keep their squad together, they will be back in the Premier League soon.

    Regardless of the points deduction, this will go down as a disappointing season for Forest, even though they have stayed up.

    It is not as if they have kicked on since Nuno Espirito Santo replaced Steve Cooper as manager in December, is it?

    Legend's prediction: 2-1

    Firstly, it is at Burnley which is a big thing and they have just gone down so they will want to sign off on a high.

    Also, Forest know they are staying up now and there is no way that won't affect them here. No matter what they say, their motivation for this game is not going to be there.

    Read all of Sutton’s predictions for the final day of the season here