Nottingham Forest v Leeds United: Key stats and talking points

Nottingham Forest will face Leeds United in the Premier League at the City Ground, as the new season begins under manager Oliver Glasner. Glasner's arrival comes after a successful period with Crystal Palace, securing both the FA Cup and Europa Conference League titles. This is a significant coup for Nottingham Forest, who struggled in the league last season.

Last season, the club finished 16th with 44 points, after previously finishing seventh with 65 points the season prior. This drop-off was the third biggest negative differential in points, behind Liverpool and relegated Wolves. The club's managerial merry-go-round last season, with four managers, was a major factor in their difficult campaign.

Glasner, who has won his first Premier League match in charge at four of his five previous clubs, could be the right man to buck this trend. He has previously won his first league game at four of his five previous clubs. Forest will need stability in the dugout, as the club's form collapsed after a merry-go-round of four managers last season.

Leeds United, on the other hand, finished eight points clear of the relegation zone, with manager Daniel Farke playing a key role in their improvement. Leeds signed James Trafford, who could become the most expensive British goalkeeper, along with Harry Wilson, a winger who scored 10 goals and provided seven assists for Fulham last season.

Additionally, Bosnia-Herzegovina center-back Tarik Muharemovic joined Leeds. Farke is credited with re-establishing Leeds at the highest level, with their form since switching to a back three in December being good enough for a European place. The improvement in form is also attributed to striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who scored 14 league goals, his second-most in a top-flight campaign.