The Tuesday Premier League showdown witnessed Ola Aina go from conceding a penalty to a massive victory with Nottingham Forest, while Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi endured a significant defeat with Fulham.
In a thrilling away match against Newcastle, Nottingham Forest secured an impressive victory despite conceding an early penalty, Footballrover reports.
Despite conceding the early penalty, Super Eagles defender Ola Aina displayed resilience in defence, making three crucial clearances and contributing to the team’s 3-1 win on Boxing Day.
Under the guidance of Nuno Espirito Santo, Forest broke a seven-game winless streak in style, securing a memorable win at St. James’ Park.
Former Newcastle star Chris Wood stole the show with a phenomenal hat-trick, propelling the Reds five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.
Meanwhile, in another fixture, Fulham faced a tough Premier League defeat at the hands of Bournemouth.
Calvin Bassey put in a full 90-minute shift, creating one opportunity and winning two tackles, while Alex Iwobi showcased his prowess by completing three dribbles and winning four duels, but it wasn’t enough.
The game ended in a 3-0 victory for Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Though the scoreline might seem flattering, the Cherries unquestionably earned the win.
A moment of brilliance saw Scott set up Kluivert for the opening goal, followed by Solanke’s successful penalty, marking his 12th goal this season.
Sinisterra’s late strike sealed the win, sending the fans home with a fantastic Christmas present.
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