Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture

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The City Ground, where Nottingham Forest Football Club is based (Getty Images)

Stay tuned for live updates as Nottingham Forest takes on Newcastle United today in the Premier League. The Independent will provide comprehensive coverage of another exciting season, with reigning champions Manchester City aiming to secure an unprecedented fifth consecutive title by the end of the 2024/25 season.

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Teams like Arsenal and Liverpool will be in pursuit of Pep Guardiola's squad, but equally intriguing will be the battle for Champions League spots, as more clubs than ever aim for a top-four finish. Chelsea continues to invest heavily, Manchester United is still in the process of rebuilding, and both Tottenham and Newcastle are looking for better results this season. However, it was Aston Villa that secured fourth place last year.

In the meantime, Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town have all returned to the top tier after being promoted last year, and each team is optimistic about being able to extend their stay beyond just one season. Keep up with the latest live updates from the Premier League below:

Nottingham Forest FC secured a narrow victory over Newcastle United FC with a score of 1-0.

Nottingham Forest is ahead 1-0 against Newcastle at the City Ground as we reach halftime. It's been a fairly balanced and lively match, with Murillo's strong header being the standout moment. The game kicked off with a high tempo right from the start. Yates escaped a card after unintentionally elbowing Livramento, while Burn received a yellow for a rough foul on Gibbs-White in the seventh minute. Willock looked like a strong option for Newcastle on the left side, but in the 20th minute, he fouled Elanga near the right touchline, leading to a crucial free-kick. Elanga then got back up to deliver a fantastic cross, which Murillo expertly headed in to score, marking his first goal for Forest after 47 appearances. There have been a few questionable penalty appeals, but referee Taylor has stayed firm, with both teams’ physical defenses playing a significant role in this fast-paced encounter.

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HALF-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST LEADS NEWCASTLE UNITED 1-0

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The area near the Forest box is getting pretty crowded. Newcastle applies a lot of pressure and Schar takes a shot from a distance, but it's blocked. Wood almost manages to break away, but Burn steps in to handle the threat.

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The competition between Gibbs-White and Joelinton persists, with the England player committing a foul against his Brazilian rival this time.

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The atmosphere heats up as Gibbs-White and Joelinton get into a confrontation. While it's mostly just pushing and shoving, the Forest player is clearly upset with the Brazilian for a strong challenge. This moment follows a fantastic tackle from Murillo as Isak attempts to make a run down the right center of the field. Following that, Livramento falls in the penalty area after bumping into Moreno, but once more, Taylor ignores the incident. There will be three minutes of stoppage time.

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Willock hits the ground in the Forest zone, but Taylor doesn't react. The home team advances, but the visitors do a good job of regrouping to halt the attack.

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Forest has handled the pressure effectively and is now looking to attack. After a sequence of plays on the left side, Gibbs-White takes a shot from distance. Schar intercepts the attempt, and Newcastle breaks out, but Gordon is brought down with a foul.

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Hall sends the ball toward the near post, but it's cleared away. His next pass is caught by Sels, and the home team almost manages to launch a quick counterattack.

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Livramento cleverly maneuvers behind Hudson-Odoi, executing a quick one-two play on the right side. The winger commits a foul on the right-back, making a genuine effort typical of an attacker. The incident occurs just outside the penalty area, in a position resembling where Elanga made the cross for the goal that Forest scored.

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Hall has recorded the highest number of touches in the game so far, with a total of 50, and he has also completed the most passes in the attacking zone, totaling 13.

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Moreno sprints ahead after outjumping Livramento to pursue his own deflected header on the left side. He sends in a low cross aimed at Wood, but Schar intervenes and deflects it out of play. A corner will be taken from the left. The corner kick is delivered, but Gibbs-White heads it at the near post, sending the ball well wide of the goal.

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Aina sends a deep throw from the right side, but it’s cleared out of the Newcastle penalty area. Forest regains control of the ball and aims to maintain their ongoing pressure and possession.

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Joelinton delivers a cross from the right side, which Moreno manages to redirect upwards. Sels makes an awkward attempt to catch it as he comes off his line, facing pressure from Wood. Forest then tries to launch a counter-attack, but Schar seems to head Elanga's pass from the right out of the penalty area.

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Livramento sends in a cross, but Murillo's header sends the ball over the goal line for yet another corner kick for Newcastle. Gordon takes the corner, and Murillo rises again, but Isak's shot gets blocked in one instance, while Longstaff's attempt is saved by Sels at his left post shortly after.

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Wood loses possession to Elanga as the winger makes a quick run away from the big man's control. Elanga cuts in from the right side, but his shot gets blocked and bounces up, allowing Sels to easily catch the ball.

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Gordon takes a free-kick from the right side and sends it high into the air. Joelinton leaps to meet it, but the ball goes off the top of his head and sails well over the goal.

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Gordon's corner is taken by the players in red, forcing the Magpies to retreat into their half before they make another attempt to advance. Hudson-Odoi fouls Guimaraes, resulting in a free-kick for the away team on the right side, putting them in a prime position for a cross.

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Willock remains a key player in Newcastle's efforts. He dances past defenders while charging down the left side, forcing Milenkovic to step up and block him, resulting in a corner kick on the left.

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Notably, Nottingham Forest leads the Premier League this season in goals scored from set pieces (not counting penalties), sharing the top spot with Arsenal and Aston Villa, each with five goals.

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Newcastle is eager to recover after letting in a goal, and the Forest players are positioned just outside the penalty area. Guimaraes takes a strong shot, forcing Sels to make a good save to his right! The corner kick is taken, but Milenkovic manages to handle the situation effectively.

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Elanga has provided assists for three goals in just three matches in the Premier League, all against Newcastle United.

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Help Anthony David Junior Elanga.

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Aina reaches the edge of the area and considers taking a shot. Instead, he passes the ball to Elanga on the right. Willock then brings down the winger as he tries to get past him.

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Objective of Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos

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The visitors maintain their intensity, but Dominguez steps in to clear the threat. Hudson-Odoi aims to ignite a counter-attack and sends a cross from the left side in search of Elanga. However, it's headed away. Shortly after, Yates attempts a shot from the right byline, and Pope has to make a low save at his near post. This results in a corner kick.

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Newcastle poses a real danger on their left side. Willock skillfully maneuvers through tight spots, creating some room near the left side of the penalty area. He delivers a cross to the back post aimed at Gordon. However, the ex-Everton player can only send his shot soaring over the goal from a tough angle near the right sideline.

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What about Forest's objectives? We've previously discussed Woods' impact this season. He has netted goals in his last four Premier League matches. This marks the third time he has accomplished this feat in the league, having done so in September 2020 and April 2024. However, he has never managed to score in five consecutive games. Will he achieve that today?

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The ball is being exchanged rapidly in the midfield as both teams engage in a tough contest. Here’s an interesting statistic: last season, Newcastle became only the second club in Premier League history to have 20 different players score (not counting own goals) in a single season, joining Manchester United from the 2012-13 season. This season, the Magpies have had five different scorers, with only Crystal Palace having fewer at four.

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Newcastle advances towards Forest's goal, and Hudson-Odoi's header is only partially cleared. Willock retrieves the ball and takes a shot at Sels' goal, but it goes just left of the target.

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It’s not the best situation to have a central defender on a yellow card for over 80 minutes, especially considering the fast counter-attacks from Forest. Given Newcastle's high defensive line, some adjustments might be necessary at halftime, depending on how effectively the Magpies manage their defense.

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Livramento has bandaged his lip after a minor injury. Murillo takes the free-kick and plays it ahead, but Elanga is unable to get to it, allowing Newcastle to keep hold of the ball with a throw-in.

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Regarding Hall's previous block, the young player is set to make his 29th Premier League appearance for Newcastle today. He joins an exclusive group of English players who have played more matches for the Magpies before reaching the age of 21, including Jermaine Jenas (69), Steve Watson (53), James Milner (47), and Steven Taylor (41).

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Daniel Johnson Receives Yellow Card for Burn Incident

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Willock sends a low cross from the left into the Forest penalty area, but it's deflected out for a corner. The corner kick from the right is then cleared by Moreno.

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Hall makes a crucial block! Elanga delivers a quick free-kick from the right as Forest starts to apply pressure immediately. Yates gets involved, and the ball comes to Wood, but Hall steps in with a brave block. However, the linesman's flag is raised for offside.

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And we're underway at the City Ground.

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The main referee for today’s match is Anthony Taylor. He guides the players onto the field in a lively environment. In observance of Remembrance Sunday, there will be a solemn ceremony before the match begins, honoring both past and present soldiers who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms. We will keep their memory alive. Following a heartfelt performance of the Last Post, it appears that the home team will kick things off.

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Nottingham Forest has only managed to secure one victory out of their last 12 Premier League matches against Newcastle, with three draws and eight losses. Their sole win came last season at St James’ Park, where Chris Wood scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 triumph. This season, Wood is having a standout performance, currently tied for second place in the scoring leaderboard with eight goals, alongside Bryan Mbuemo and Mohamed Salah. Remarkably, Wood has achieved these eight goals from just 21 shots, giving him the highest conversion rate (38.1%) among players with at least 20 attempts in the league this season. For Newcastle, their key offensive players so far have been Alexander Isak and Harvey Barnes, both of whom have found the back of the net three times. Isak, in particular, deserves attention; he thrives in this matchup, having scored three times in just two Premier League appearances against Nottingham Forest. His best records against other teams are five goals each against Tottenham and West Ham.

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Newcastle is sticking with the same lineup as in their previous match, which they won 1-0 against Arsenal. The Magpies, who secured a victory at the City Ground in the Carabao Cup back in August, are eager to maintain their successful strategy and aim to extend their unbeaten streak at the stadium to seven league matches. This encounter marks only the second time this season that both teams will field unchanged starting XI in a Premier League match, following the Fulham vs. Leicester match in August.

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Riding a strong wave of success, Nottingham Forest will maintain the same lineup that secured a 3-0 victory against West Ham last week. James Ward-Prowse is back on the bench after missing out on the match against his parent club, and defender Morato is also returning. Forest aims for their fourth straight Premier League win, a feat they haven't accomplished since 1995.

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SUBSTITUTES: Martin Dubravka, Lloyd Kelly, Matt Targett, Lewis Miley, Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Miguel Almiron, William Osula.

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NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): Nick Pope; Tino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Joe Willock; Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Joelinton. --- NEWCASTLE (4-3-3 formation): Nick Pope in goal; Tino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, and Lewis Hall in defense; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, and Joe Willock in midfield; with Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, and Joelinton leading the attack.

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SUBSTITUTES: Carlos Miguel, Morato, Neco Williams, Willy Boly, Elliot Anderson, James Ward-Prowse, Jota Silva, Ramon Sosa, Taiwo Awoniyi.

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels; Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Alex Moreno; Ryan Yates, Nicolas Dominguez; Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi; Chris Wood.

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Nottingham Forest has had a remarkable start to the season, currently sitting third in the league with 19 points after 10 matches. Their latest Premier League game saw them triumph 3-0 at home against West Ham United, marking their fourth match without a loss (3 wins, 1 draw). Meanwhile, Newcastle United secured a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in their last league game, ending a five-match stretch without a win and placing them 12th with 15 points. In their last encounter, Newcastle won 3-2 at The City Ground, with Bruno Guimaraes scoring twice in the 10th and 66th minutes, while Fabian Schar also netted. For Nottingham Forest, Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi found the back of the net.

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