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
Newcastle threaten from a corner and try to scramble the ball towards goal. But a series of blocks from the stubborn Forest defence eventually snuff out the danger.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Isak demonstrates wonderful pace to get away from Aina down the right. His attempt at a dinked cross is looping dangerously towards goal, and Turner is forced to tip it over.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Why didn't he square it?! The pacy Elanga gets in behind the Newcastle defence. Wood is available for the square ball across the six-yard box, but the winger goes himself and Dubravka holds his shot. His team-mate, who was certainly in the better position, is far from impressed and boots the post in disgust.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
The Reds have lost each of their last seven away league games against Newcastle. You must go back to a 1-0 victory under Brian Clough in October 1988 for their last such success.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
CHANCE! Forest threaten as they send a long throw into the box from the left touchline. Elanga helps the ball towards goal, but just the wrong side of the left post.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
GOOD BLOCK! Miley leads Newcastle charge again with a lovely jinking run on the edge of the box. He finds Gordon in space, but the winger's first-time shot is well-blocked by Montiel.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Forest look to respond immediately and Elanga gets the better of Burn with his pace down the right side. The ball ricochets dangerously across the area, but Dubravka gathers.
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