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Boxing Day EPL: Nottingham Forest Use Newcastle To Taste Victory
After going seven Premier League games without a win, Nottingham Forest returned to winning ways at the most unlikely venue, Newcastle’s St. James Park.
Thanks to a hat-trick from Chris Wood, Nottingham Forest players gave their new coach, Nuno Espirito Santo, a pleasant welcome with a thrilling 3-1 Premier League triumph over Newcastle United.
The result moves Forest up to 16th position in the rankings, five points above the bottom three ahead of their last game of 2023, against inconsistent Manchester United on Saturday, December 30.
During their game against Newcastle United, Alexander Isak went down in the penalty box after a challenge from Ola Aina. He scored the proceeding penalty kick in the 23rd minute, seemingly putting coach Eddie Howe’s team ahead.
But Newcastle never seemed to be clicking offensively, and they were always up against a Forest team that had been regrouped and was prepared to mount a swift response.
Stats show that Nuno, who replaced Steve Cooper a week ago, has begun implementing his ideas to fulfil Forest’s expectations.
The Portuguese tactician made six changes from the team that lost 2-3 to Bournemouth last weekend, and the changes produced one of the best counterattacking footballs of the season.
If Anthony Elanga and Gibbs-White had taken advantage of their chances, Nottingham Forest would have scored more goals against Newcastle United, now left in the 7th spot after four straight defeats.
Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey is set to make a return from injury by the end of January.
Partey has made good progress in his rehabilitation work and will hand the Gunners a timely boost.
The Ghanaian has been plagued with different injuries throughout his time in England and picked up a groin problem at the beginning of the season.
He briefly returned to action in October, but picked up another long-term muscular injury.
Partey was then left out of Ghana’s final squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
However, The Mirror reports that the 30-year-old has shown progress in his rehabilitation work and could return to the first team ahead of their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest on January 30.
Chelsea’s stance on sacking their manager, Mauricio Pochettino has been revealed.
Pochettino is under significant pressure as head coach at Stamford Bridge due to the club’s not too impressive display this season.
The Argentine recently watched as Middlesbrough defeated the Blues 1-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg tie.
His team currently sit in the 10th position on the Premier League table after 20 games this season.
However, according to The Telegraph, Pochettino’s job is safe for now despite their latest defeat to Middlesbrough.
The report added that his position at the west London club is not in jeopardy while Chelsea have a ‘realistic chance’ of qualifying for Europe.
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has said his side can’t use the difficult weather condition in Abidjan as an excuse ahead of their opening game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The West Africans arrived Abidjan in buoyant mood on Wednesday morning despite losing 2-0 to Guinea in a friendly two days earlier.
The Eagles had a light training session after setting down at their base, the magnificent Pullman Hotel.
Peseiro stated that his team must focus on the task ahead and not allow any form of distraction.
“We cannot give excuses about the weather; we need to put in our focus, adapt well and do our best ahead of the first match, which is very important for us,” he told NFF TV.
The Super Eagles will open their campaign at the 2023 AFCON finals against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.
They will also face hosts, Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau in the group stage.
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