Newcastle beat Forest 2-0 as Postecoglou's job under pressure

Newcastle United beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 at St James Park on Sunday, extending the pressure on Forest manager Ange Postecoglou after the Australian failed to record a win in his first seven matches in charge. Bruno Guimarães scored a curling 58th-minute opener and Nick Woltemade converted a penalty in the 84th minute to seal the victory for Eddie Howe's side.

The game was settled in the second half after a cautious first 45 minutes produced few clear chances. Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels made several fine saves to keep the visitors in the match, but Guimarães picked up possession on the edge of the box and curled a shot beyond Sels to break the deadlock. Forest protested that Morgan Gibbs-White had been fouled in the build-up, and a former referees’ chief later said the incident warranted review, but the goal stood. The hosts increased their lead after Elliot Anderson was penalised for a challenge on Guimarães and Woltemade dispatched the spot kick into the top corner.

Postecoglou, who took over at the City Ground on September 9 following the departure of Nuno Espírito Santo, has yet to secure a victory in seven games across all competitions. Forest sit 17th in the Premier...