Premier League GW24 - Nottm Forest vs Newcastle

Nottm Forest vs Newcastle | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United played a thrilling Premier League match at the City Ground that had spectators on the edge of their seats. Every team went into the game with something to prove, and the end result captured the intensity and drama that took place on the field.

Nottm Forest:

Having trouble Forest, who are two points above the bottom three, is aiming for their first league victory of 2024. However, they have already made it to the FA Cup's fifth round after defeating Bristol City on penalties in midweek. They also have happy memories of defeating Newcastle on Boxing Day, winning 3-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Chris Wood. However, Wood, a former player for Newcastle, is not present due to an injury.

Newcastle:

For Newcastle, there is hope stemming from the similar match from the previous year. With a last-minute Alexander Isak penalty, Eddie Howe's team overcame a 2-1 deficit at the City Ground to secure their second victory in nine games, which helped the Magpies qualify for the Champions League. Due to an injury, Isak is currently missing as well.

Line ups:

NOTTINGHAM FOREST (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels; Neco Williams, Moussa Niakhate, Murillo, Nuno Tavares; Ryan Yates, Nicolas Dominguez; Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi; Taiwo Awoniyi.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST SUBS: Matt Turner, Cheikhou Kouyate, Harry Toffolo, Felipe, Gio Reyna, Divock Origi, Danilo, Andrew Omobamidele, Rodrigo Ribeiro.

NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka; Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman, Dan Burn; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley; Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon.

NEWCASTLE UNITED SUBS: Loris Karius, Paul Dummett, Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Ritchie, Harvey Barnes, Emil Krafth, Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento, Jacob Murphy.

City Ground Stadium | Picture Credits: Football Ground Guide

First Half: Guimaraes Opens the Scoring

Early on in the match, Newcastle made an immediate impression. Bruno Guimaraes was left unmarked at the far post in the tenth minute following a skillfully performed corner routine. The Magpies took the lead 1-0 when Kieran Trippier's precise pass found Guimaraes, who fired a forceful volley past Matz Sels. The play's accuracy left Forest without any responses.

Forest, strong and resolute, answered quickly. Anthony Elanga, a speedster, took advantage of defensive openings in the 26th minute. Elanga's speed was released by a well-timed ball from Morgan Gibbs-White, who skillfully sidestepped defenders Dan Burn and Sven Botman. Elanga's goal tied the game at one with a finish that went past Martin Dubravka's legs.

The goals flowed as the first half played out. In the 43rd minute, Fabian Schar demonstrated his skill with a strong shot from the edge of the box. Trippier sent Schar a long free-kick, which the striker expertly placed into the bottom-left corner to give Newcastle a 2-1 lead again. Nottingham Forest, though, would not be defeated. Callum Hudson-Odoi worked his magic in the 45th and sixth minutes, cutting in from the right and hitting a shot that beat Dubravka at the near post after Lewis Miley gave it a vital deflection. The score was evenly balanced at 2-2 as the sides went into halftime.

Second Half: Guimaraes Strikes Again

More thrills were promised in the second half, and they weren't let down. Bruno Guimaraes saved Newcastle once more in the sixty-sixth minute. Taking advantage of an ineffective pass from Elanga, Guimaraes moved forward with assurance and struck the ball precisely from the edge of the box. With the ball in the bottom-right corner, Newcastle took a 3-2 lead once more.

Newcastle's Grit Secures the Win:

Newcastle held firm to earn a hard-fought 3-2 victory at the City Ground, despite heroic efforts from Forest. In the end, Guimaraes' brace proved to be crucial, enabling the Magpies to get revenge on the opponent who had previously defeated them. With the victory, Newcastle moves back into the top seven, laying the groundwork for another difficult matchup with Bournemouth. Conversely, Forest's next game is against West Ham, when they will try to regroup. Fans of football were treated to a show at the City Ground that highlighted how unpredictable the game is.

Guimaraes scored a goal and gave Newcastle a 0-1 lead | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Elanga scored a goal for Forest and levelled the score to 1-1 | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Hudson-Odoi scored a late goal in the first half and levelled the score again | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Schar's goal gave Newcastle the lead again | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Guimaraes scored one more goal and gave Newcastle the lead again in the game | Picture Credits: Premier League Website