EPL: Chris Wood's Brace Sends Forest Onto Fifth - In Pics

When Chris Wood scores Nottingham Forest don’t lose. The big New Zealander proved it again on Friday as he scored twice in a 3-1 win over Midlands' rival Leicester in the English Premier League. Wood’s second-half double was his sixth and seventh goals in nine games. On each occasion, Forest has won or drawn. Friday’s win came just five days after Wood scored for Forest to beat Crystal Palace 1-0, and sent Nuno Espirito Santos’ buoyant team from eighth place to fifth.

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Updated on: 26 October 2024 1:30 pm

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Britain Soccer Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City

Britain Soccer Premier League: Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

Nottingham Forest's Jota Silva celebrates at the final whistle after the Premier League match against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.

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Britain Soccer Premier League: Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest

Britain Soccer Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

Nottingham Forest's Ramon Sosa, left, and Leicester City's Boubakary Soumare battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, in Leicester, England.

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English Premier League soccer match: Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City

English Premier League soccer match: Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

Leicester City's Jordan Ayew, left, and Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, in Leicester, England.

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English Premier League soccer match: Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest

English Premier League soccer match: Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

Leicester City's Stephy Mavididi, left, and Nottingham Forest's Ryan Yates battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, in Leicester, England.

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English Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City

English Premier League: Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood, right, celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, in Leicester, England.

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English Premier League: Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest

English Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, in Leicester, England.

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EPL: Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City

EPL: Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

Leicester City's Stephy Mavididi, left, and Nottingham Forest's Ryan Yates, centre, battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, in Leicester, England.

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EPL: Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest

EPL: Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

Nottingham Forest's Ryan Yates, centre, celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, in Leicester, England.

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Premier League 2024-25: Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City

Premier League 2024-25:Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood, left, and Leicester City's Wout Faes battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, in Leicester, England.