It's their longest top-flight winning streak at St James' Park since a run of 11 games between September 2002 and January 2003. The Geordies have lost more Boxing Day games than any other side in both Premier League (15) and English Football League (46) history. However, they did win 3-0 at Leicester on 26 December last season. Anthony Gordon has been involved in eight goals in nine home league games this season, with five goals and three assists, and he's either scored or assisted in each of his last five. Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest have lost six of their past seven league games and last won at the start of November. Their only win in their previous 19 away league games was a 1-0 victory at Chelsea in September (D5, L13).
Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest team newsTEAM NEWSNewcastle's Jamaal Lascelles will be assessed after he was forced off in the first-half of their defeat to Luton. Joelinton missed that game due to a hamstring injury and could again be absent. Nottingham Forest defender Willy Boly is suspended following his sending off against Bournemouth.
Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest live stream 9 hours ago — Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest meet in a Premier League showdown at St James' Park on Boxing Day at 12:30pm (UK time).
