Nottingham Forest came into the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in sixth spot in the table after losses to Aston Villa and Everton.

The World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been expanded to 48 teams, meaning direct qualification for the best team from Oceania.

Chris Wood struck twice in Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win at Leicester as the New Zealand striker condemned Foxes boss Steve Cooper to defeat against his former club

Nuno Espirito Santo clinched his first win in charge of Nottingham Forest as Chris Wood's hat-trick against his former club Newcastle inspired a 3-1 victory.

Premier League: Newcastle United will host Liverpool at St. James Park on Saturday.

Premier League: Burnley beat Crystal Palace 1-0 while Southampton and Wolves played out a 1-1 draw.

Burnley extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven games as they climbed to ninth in the table.

Burnley were dominant in the first half at Turf Moor, taking the lead through Chris Wood, but a much-improved Spurs battled back after the break to avoid a damaging third straight defeat.

Tottenham Hotspur would have moved within two points of leaders Manchester City with a win at Turf Moor.