Newcastle continued their unfortunate tradition on Boxing Day

On Tuesday, December 26, Newcastle suffered a defeat at home against Nottingham Forest in the 19th round of the Premier League. The Magpies led after Alexander Isak's precise penalty, but ultimately fell with a score of 1:3.

This loss marked Newcastle's 47th on Boxing Day, making them the club with the most defeats on this day across the Premier League teams.

The end of the year has been particularly unfortunate for Eddie Howe's team. The black-and-whites have lost six out of their last seven matches across all competitions, slipping to seventh place in the Premier League.

Previously, Newcastle fell to Everton (0:3), Tottenham (1:4), and Luton Town (0:1) in the Premier League. They also faced defeats against Milan (1:2) in the Champions League and Chelsea (1:1, 2:4 on penalties) in the quarter-finals of the English League Cup. On December 16, the Magpies managed to defeat Fulham (3:0).

Eddie Howe's side will begin 2024 with an away match against Liverpool. The encounter at Anfield is scheduled for January 1, at 21:00 Central European Time.