Shaboury for updates from the 2pm kick-offs in the Premier League.   16:12 John Brewin writes from the City Ground: Forest had seen out a first half in which they had reduced their opponent to scraps but with Gordon switched to the left,

Follow live coverage as Nottingham Forest face Newcastle United 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.

However, Newcastle United then have seven matches before Christmas (see match schedule below) where Eddie Howe’s side play Liverpool at home, as well as six teams who are currently below United in the Premier League table. As we all know, there are no easy games in the Premier League.