Bruno Guimaraes played a pivotal role in Newcastle’s thrilling 3-2 victory against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, marking the Magpies’ revenge for the unexpected success Forest celebrated at St. James’ Park earlier in the season.Anthony Elanga has now registered 11 goals and assists in the Premier League this season. That is more than any other Nottingham Forest player.Woahhh, it’s Elanga. 🕺 pic.twitter.com/4n71G9Bw2N— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 10, 2024 The match started with Forest having the first opportunity, but Morgan Gibbs-White failed to convert after Nuno Tavares’ run down the left flank. Newcastle capitalized on their chance soon after, with Guimaraes volleying in a cross from Kieran Trippier to open the scoring.Forest responded quickly, as Anthony Elanga equalized by outpacing Dan Burn and slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. However, before halftime, Newcastle regained the lead through Fabian Schar, who capitalized on defensive errors to score.##NAJAVA_MECA_7863336##Just before halftime, Forest levelled the score again as Callum Hudson-Odoi’s shot deflected off Lewis Miley and found the back of the net.The second half continued to be action-packed, with Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal disallowed for offside and a penalty shout denied for Forest. Guimaraes then secured the win for Newcastle with his second goal of the game, firing a low shot past former Newcastle United goalie Matz Sels from the edge of the box.Bruno Guimarães in the last 5 Games:🏟️5 Games⚽️2 Goals🅰️3 Assists-11 Tackles(2.2 per game)-206/252 Accurate passes(81%)-36 Duels won(7.2 per game)One of the best midfielders in Europe🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/TCk9y9HM0Q— Neymoleque | Fan 🇧🇷 (@Neymoleque) February 10, 2024 Despite Forest’s efforts to find an equalizer, Newcastle held on to claim all three points, bolstering their European aspirations. On the other hand, Forest missed out on an opportunity to distance themselves from the relegation zone despite earlier favourable results.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 24Saturday Manchester City – Everton 2-0 (0-0)/Haaland 71, 85/Luton – Sheffield United 1-3 (0-2)/Morris 52 pen – Archer 30, McAtee 36 pen, Souza 72/Liverpool – Burnley 3-1 (1-1)/Jota 31, Diaz 52, Nunez 79 – O’Shea 45/Fulham – Bournemouth 3-1 (2-0)/De Cordova-Reid 5, Muniz 36, 52 – Senesi 50/Wolverhampton – Brentford 0-2 (0-1)/Norgaard 35, Toney 77/Tottenham – Brighton 2-1 (0-1)/Sarr 61, Johnson 90+6 – Gross 16 pen/Nottingham Forest – Newcastle United 2-3 (2-2)/Elanga 26, Hudson-Odoi 45+6 – Guimaraes 10, 66, Schar 43/Sunday 17.00: (6.25) West Ham (4.10) Arsenal (1.60)19.30: (2.20) Aston Villa (3.60) Man.Utd. (3.40)Monday 23.00: (4.40) Crystal Palace (3.50) Chelsea (1.85)***odds are subject to change
