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
Are Newcastle set for more Boxing Day misery? If this scoreline remains, it would be their record-extending 47th league defeat on December 26.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Despite their commanding position in this game, Forest will still be wary. After all, they have dropped eight points from winning positions away from home in the Premier League this season.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Substitution Callum James Hudson-Odoi Nicolás Martín Domínguez
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Substitution Sven Adriaan Botman Lewis Kieran Hall
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
We are into the final quarter of an hour of this pulsating game at St James' Park, where Forest have come from behind to lead 3-1. Can the visitors see this out, or will Newcastle hit back?
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
There was a VAR check for handball against Niakhate. The ball did appear to strike the Forest defender on the hand, but he could not do much about it from such close range. No penalty is given.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Good save! Forest survive again as Isak is found at the far post, but Turner does well to block his shot. Gordon is then thwarted on the line by the well-placed Niakhate.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Substitution Sean David Longstaff Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira
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