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Nottingham Forest finished their pre-season preparations with an entertaining 4-3 victory over Olympiacos on Thursday night as the new Premier League season edges closer.

Goals from Ryan Yates (x2), Chris Wood and Anthony Elanga did see Forest 4-1 up in the game. But two late goals from Olympiacos reduced the deficit.

Here are some of the talking points from the clash in Greece.

A key addition

One key thing proved to be the difference between Forest and Olympiacos on the night – set pieces. Three of Forest’s four goals on the night came from dead ball situations with summer signing Elliot Anderson the provider.

On the other hand, the Reds were able to easily cope with any similar situations that came their way from Olympiacos. It’s a good sign ahead of the new Premier League season.

Set pieces can be key in Premier League matches with them often being the difference between taking all three points or taking none at all. The first and third goals came from well worked routines that led to Yates being in the right place at the right time to head the ball home, while the second saw Wood capitalise on a goalkeeping error.

The ruthlessness from set-pieces throughout the game is a good sign for the Reds. They will now hope to take that into the opening game against Bournemouth.

Ibrahim Sangare boost

One big positive from the whole of pre-season is the performances of Ibraham Sangare. Set pieces can be key in Premier League matches with them often being the difference between taking all three points or taking none at all. The first and third goals came from well worked routines that led to Yates being in the right place at the right time to head the ball home, while the second saw Wood capitalise on a goalkeeping error.

The ruthlessness from set-pieces throughout the game is a good sign for the Reds. They will now hope to take that into the opening game against Bournemouth.