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
End-to-end stuff again! After denying Elanga a clear sight on goal, Newcastle counter and Isak embarks on a jinking run into the heart of the Forest defence. His eventual shot is deflected behind for a corner.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Substitution Ibrahim Sangaré Ryan James Yates
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Substitution Gonzalo Ariel Montiel Neco Shay Williams
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
What a tackle! Newcastle seek a route back into the game with a swift counter. The ball is played across towards Guimaraes, but a perfectly timed sliding challenge by Danilo denies the hosts.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
As things stand - and most importantly for Forest - they will move five points clear of the relegation zone should this scoreline remain at St James' Park.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
The Newcastle fans have been stunned into silence by the events of the second half. This has been brilliant from Forest.
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Assist Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
The hosts look to respond and Guimaraes embarks on a jinking run before finding Trippier. The skipper sends in a cross from the right, but Turner punches clear.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Substitution Daniel Johnson Burn Valentino Francisco Livramento
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