Guimaraes' overdue double helps see off stubborn Forest

Hosts left to wonder if they could and should have taken points in defeat to Magpies after enthralling first half

PACKING A PUNCH: Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at the City Ground, Nottingham. Pic: PA WIRE

NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2 NEWCASTLE UNITED 3

Bruno Guimaraes scored his first goals since September as Newcastle gave their hopes of qualifying for Europe a shot in the arm with an entertaining 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest.