Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Nottingham Forest today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

After the break Newcastle sat back more and Forest had a bit of a go. The game ending up 4-3 but clearly Newcastle United deservedly the winners, despite the visitors ‘winning’ the second half. Nottingham Forest fans comment via their LTLF message board:

Newcastle United claimed a vital win in their quest to qualify for the Champions League by defeating Nottingham Forest 4-3. The Magpies are now fifth in the Pre