Elliot Anderson salvaged a late point for Nottingham Forest, and Premier League survival is now secure for another season.
The Reds played their part in a game that was played out in typical end-of-season fashion, with Anderson equalising after Harvey Barnes had put Newcastle ahead.
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Forest went into the game knowing that three points would ensure Premier League survival, with a point proving good enough after West Ham were beaten by Arsenal.
Vitor Pereira has worked wonders in recent weeks to ensure a resurgent run of form, and after the game today, Anderson paid tribute to his manager.
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Anderson is Forest’s influential performer and his heroics have saved a point for the Reds once again here.
The number eight finished off a lovely move between himself and James McAtee, with Nick Pope left with no chance between the posts for Forest.
Anderson has spoken fondly of Pereira after the game, sharing what he told the players before the match.
He said in his press conference: “We’ve made a U-turn and done really well. The manager is brilliant, and we’re all behind him. It was a tough game midweek, but we’ll bounce back and focus on the league.
“One thing the manager said before today is that this group is full of fighters. Four managers means it has not been easy, but we’ve all stuck together and fought for each other.”
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Anderson looks set to leave the City Ground this summer, with a host of clubs keen to sign him following his participation at the World Cup.
Forest fans have marvelled at his brilliance for two seasons, and he’s a young player with a very mature head on his shoulders.
Anderson can hold his head high when he leaves Forest safe in the knowledge that he contributed to a campaign that saw the Reds survive and reach the semi-final of the Europa League.
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