Nottingham Forest have been told to make the most of two Premier League results going in their favour when they take on Newcastle United on Friday night.
The Reds are in the midst of a tough fight for survival at the bottom of the table. Two other teams involved in the battle, in Southampton and Crystal Palace were in action on Wednesday night.
The Saints hosted high-flying Brentford at St Mary's, while Crystal Palace made the journey to Brighton. Much to the delight of Forest fans, both teams fell to defeat, Southampton losing 2-0, and Palace losing 1-0.
It means that the Reds maintain a four point gap to bottom-of-the-table Southampton, while also staying just one point behind Palace in 12th. Both teams have now also played one game more than Steve Cooper ’s side.
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Following the news of both results, Forest fans took to social media to give their reaction. Many calling on the team to capitalise on results going their way when they host Newcastle in their next outing.
Warren Allsworth : Great night of results for a change #NFFC
Will Thorpe : Great night of results for a change #NFFC
Julie : Good results for Forest tonight. Fridays game is massive. Could make a BIG difference. Come on You Reds!! #nffc
Reiss : 2 good results tonight for us. 4/8 around us now played a game more. Got to make it count on Friday #NFFC
Ian : Tonights results are only good if forest seize the chance Friday! #nffc
_shills1 : A draw or win would be Good Friday #NFFC we can do this.
Trevor Smith : Thank you Brentford & Brighton from all #NFFC fans.
Paul Coffey : Palace are in trouble. Arsenal next for them. Seize the day Reds this Friday #nffc @NFFC
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