Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction after Chris Wood hat-trick

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Newcastle United host Nottingham Forest to kick off the Premier League’s Boxing Day action.

Eddie Howe’s side, still struggling with injuries, hope to bounce back from a damaging loss to Luton, while new Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is targeting a first win in charge after being upset by Bournemouth last time out.

"Luton played well. It was always going to be a difficult game for us, a tough place to come,” said Howe after defeat at Kenilworth Road. We switched off from a corner and ultimately it cost us the game. [There are] no excuses from our side, just on the day we weren't where we needed to be to win the game."

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Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League updates

• Newcastle XI: Dúbravka, Schär, Burn, Trippier (c), Botman, Longstaff, Miley, Bruno Guimarães, Isak, Gordon, Almirón
• Nottingham Forest XI: Turner, Montiel, Niakhaté, Aina, Murillo, Sangaré, Gibbs-White (c), Danilo, Hudson-Odoi, Elanga, Wood
• 4’ CLOSE! Gibbs-White drags a shot just wide of the left post [0-0]
• 23’ GOAL! Isak converts from the spot after being taken down by Aina [1-0]
• 45+1’ GOAL! Wood equalises from a tap in [1-1]
• Half time: Newcastle 1-1 Nottingham Forest
• 53’ GOAL! Wood slots the ball into the back of the net [1-2]
• 59’ GOAL! Wood finishes off his hat-trick with a clever finish [1-3]

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

Nuno Espirito Santo earns his first victory in charge of Nottingham Forest, while snapping their seven-game winless streak in emphatic fashion at St James' Park. Former Newcastle United striker Chris Wood came back to haunt his old side, cancelling out Alexander Isak's first-half penalty with a sublime hat-trick to move the Reds five points clear of the Premier League's relegation zone. As for Newcastle, that is now six defeats in seven matches and boos rung around the stadium on the final whistle. Forest will look to build on their momentum when they host Manchester United on December 30, while the Magpies seek a respond when they travel to Liverpool two days later. That's all for today. Until next time, goodbye!

26 December 2023 14:32

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

FULL-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 1-3 NOTTINGHAM FOREST

26 December 2023 14:28

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

Good defending by Worrall. Newcastle continue to press in search of a second goal. A diagonal ball into the box is volleyed across the six-yard area by Livramento looking for Wilson. But Worrall reacts well to get to the ball first and head it to safety.

26 December 2023 14:26

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Following a decent spell of pressure, Isak gets a shot away for Newcastle, but it is straight at Turner. The hosts continue to threaten, but their momentum stalls as an overhit cross goes behind for a goal-kick.

26 December 2023 14:24

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

We are into the second of six additional minutes at the end of this game. Can Newcastle launch a late rally?

26 December 2023 14:23

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Substitution Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira Cheikhou Kouyaté

26 December 2023 14:20

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

Substitution Anthony David Junior Elanga Joseph Adrian Worrall

26 December 2023 14:20

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

Forest have the ball and they neatly maintain possession as the clock ticks down at St James' Park. Given their struggles on the road since returning to the Premier League, this is a hugely welcome upturn in fortunes.

26 December 2023 14:18

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Yellow Card Fabian Lukas Schär

26 December 2023 14:18

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Yellow Card Bruno Guimarães Rodriguez Moura

26 December 2023 14:15