Under manager Steve Cooper, Taiwo Awonih scored in three consecutive games and was named Premier League Player of the Month for August.
A hat-trick from Taiwo Awoniyi substitute Chris Wood saw Nottingham Forest beat Newcastle 3-1 in Nuno Espirito Santo’s first game, ensuring they go home with all three points. Soccernet.ng reports that it has been completed. /p>
Forest are now winless in seven Premier League games and sacked manager Steve Cooper last week. The next day, former Wolves and Tottenham coach Nuno and his Hotspur coach, Espirito appointed him Santo.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United have also won just one of their last six games. That meant both teams were desperate to pick up a point in a desperate game at St James’ Park.
The hosts took the lead with a penalty after Ola Aina brought down Alexander Isak inside the penalty area. Chris Kavanagh consulted VAR and stood by his original decision. Isak calmly converted the penalty and scored his eighth league goal of the season.
One minute before half-time, Anthony Elanga made a brilliant run into the opposition penalty area before passing the ball to Chris Wood, who was free at the back post. The New Zealand striker hit home to equalize.
Eight minutes into the second half, a great pass from Elanga sent Chris Wood into the goal. The striker was exchanging Christmas presents with Dan Byrne, who struck him with a stunning shot over Martin Dubravka at half-time.
After an hour, there was no doubt that the match would unfold. Murillo’s pass sent Chris Wood into space again, but Eddie Howe had to worry about it. Wood dribbled past Dubravka and fired the ball into the empty goal.
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– Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) 26. December 2023
Nuno Espirito Santo’s first win at Nottingham leaves Forest in 16th place in the league, just one point behind Everton. The Toffees face club world champions Manchester City tomorrow.
