Forest 1-1 Newcastle as Anderson scores late equaliser

Nottingham Forest secured a vital point in their Premier League survival bid with a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United at the City Ground on Sunday, thanks to an 88th-minute equalizer from former Newcastle midfielder Elliot Anderson.

Harvey Barnes had given Newcastle the lead in the 74th minute, latching onto Jacob Ramsey's through ball to fire past goalkeeper Matz Sels. The goal briefly lifted Newcastle into ninth place and kept their slim European hopes alive. But Anderson, who joined Forest from Newcastle for 35 million pounds last summer, leveled the score with a composed left-footed finish into the top corner after linking up with substitute James McAtee.

The result moved Forest seven points clear of the relegation zone with two games remaining, and their safety was confirmed hours later when Arsenal defeated West Ham United. Newcastle, now 13th on 46 points after 36 matches, sit five points behind Brentford in the likely final European spot. The draw marked the 27th point they have dropped from winning positions this season.

Both teams created chances in a scrappy affair. Forest threatened early through Dilane Bakwa's runs down the left, which led to opportunities for Taiwo...