At Turf Moor, Burnley and Nottingham Forest battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw, a result that leaves both sides frustrated and keeps Ange Postecoglou searching for his first win in charge of Forest.

The game sparked into life almost immediately. Inside just two minutes, Neco Williams stunned the home crowd with a thunderous strike to put Forest ahead. It was the perfect start for Postecoglou’s men, who have been desperate to turn around their poor run of form.

But Burnley refused to fold. Midway through the first half, Jaidon Anthony reacted quickest in a crowded penalty area, firing home to level the scores. The winger has been one of Burnley’s brighter sparks this season, and his third Premier League goal of the campaign once again highlighted his growing influence.

Moments before the break, the hosts came agonisingly close to a lead when Loum Tchaouna’s free kick rattled the crossbar, leaving the Forest defence breathing a sigh of relief.

The second half brought chances at both ends, though it was Forest who threatened more frequently. Substitute Igor Jesus tested Martin Dubravka, but the Burnley goalkeeper stood firm amid driving rain that made conditions tricky for both sets of players.

In the end, neither side could find a winner. The draw does little to ease pressure on Postecoglou, whose Premier League winless streak now stretches to nine games, spanning his time at Tottenham and now Forest. For Forest, it also means four league matches without a victory, their longest barren run since last April.

For Burnley, the point keeps them just above the relegation zone, but they know wins will be essential in the coming weeks. For Forest, the search for a first triumph under their new manager continues and with every match that passes, the pressure only grows.