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  1. When is the FA Cup third-round draw?published at 12:16

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    It is one of the most eagerly anticipated dates in the football calendar as Premier League and Championship clubs join the FA Cup action from round three.

    The draw will take place on Monday, 2 December from 19:00 GMT and can be watched live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

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  2. Nottingham Forest 1-0 Ipswich: Key statspublished at 18:34 30 November

    Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood celebrates scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Ipswich Town FC at City GroundImage source, Getty Images

    Chris Wood has become Nottingham Forest's joint-top goalscorer in Premier League history, along with Bryan Roy (24 goals each).

    Meanwhile, he is one of only two players to be either top or joint-top goalscorer for two different sides in the competition (Burnley also), alongside Alan Shearer for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.

    Since Nuno Espirito Santo's first Premier League game in charge of Nottingham Forest on 23 December 2023, Chris Wood (20) is one of only three players to score at least 20 Premier League goals, along with Erling Haaland (25) and Cole Palmer (23).

  3. Nottingham Forest 1-0 Ipswich: Wood to the rescuepublished at 18:01 30 November

    Charlotte Coates
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Who do Nottingham Forest call when they need a goal? Chris Wood, of course.

    The New Zealand international was reinstated to the starting line-up after sitting on the bench in the loss at Arsenal last time out and he was back with a bang.

    Wood started the match on 23 Premier League goals and ended it on 24 as he became the joint-record goalscorer for Forest in the top flight.

    After Sam Szmodics brought down Jota Silva in the early stages of the second half, Wood stepped up to take the spot kick and dispatched with ease high and down the middle of the goal.

    Despite not having a shot on target prior to that penalty, Wood looked as cool and composed as ever as he fired his side up to sixth in the league and ended their run of two straight defeats.

    As Forest were trying to see out the remainder of the match with the three points intact, Wood was vital in holding the ball up and giving his defence breathing space as Ipswich pushed forward in search of an equaliser.

    Up next for Forest are two trips to Manchester as they take on Manchester City on Wednesday before travelling to Old Trafford three days later.

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  4. 'The main goal was to bounce back'published at 17:57 30 November

    Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo applauds the fans during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Ipswich Town FC at City GroundImage source, Getty Images

    Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day after getting his side back to winning ways: "The main goal was to bounce back from the two previous games. I still believe it has to be like that to go in the game and fight, but organised. There is a balance but the basics for us is not the clean sheet, it is the attitude.

    "They are a tough team, we knew that. We started well and they countered the attack. A very tough team. Kieran [McKenna] is doing a great job and they put us against the ropes at the end.

    "Chris Wood always takes penalties after training. He is our penalty taker and we totally trust him.

    "We will assess the players now. We had players coming back from injury, but we will assess them and then think about the next one."

  5. 'It's easy when they are putting them on a plate'published at 17:23 30 November

    Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest applauds the fans during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Ipswich Town FC at City Ground on November 30, 2024Image source, Getty Images

    Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day following the win: "It can be tough some days and you have to grind in as a team. We were great defensively. They gave us problems and they are a good side. They have got a good run at home now.

    On his goalscoring form: "It is fantastic, but I want to keep going and keep pushing. The team is delivering chances and opportunities. It's easy when they are putting them on a plate [for me].

    On the busy fixture schedule: "It is part and parcel of football, especially in England. We know how the schedule can be over Christmas."

  6. Wood has faith in Nuno's Forest judgementpublished at 12:31 30 November

    Nick Mashiter
    BBC Sport football news reporter

    Chris Wood smiles as he celebrates a goal for Nottingham Forest this seasonImage source, Getty Images

    Nottingham Forest star Chris Wood trusts Nuno Espirito Santo's judgement after being benched for last week's defeat at Arsenal.

    The striker played just 27 minutes of the 3-0 loss at Emirates Stadium after the international break. That was because he spent the previous fortnight playing for New Zealand in their World Cup qualifiers, scoring twice in an 8-0 win over Vanuatu and a hat-trick as the All Whites demolished Samoa 8-0.

    The 22,000 mile round trip between Nottingham and Auckland meant the 32-year-old was given a breather and he has faith in the decisions made by his boss.

    "It's the way the manager wanted it," said Wood before Saturday's game with Ipswich. "I trust what he says and does. He's earned that, from me and from the club. Unfortunately we didn't win the game, but we have to trust what he's doing is the best case for the team.

    "I love playing for my country, always have and always will do. We have a big campaign coming up, pushing for the Wold Cup. We have more [qualifiers] in March which will determine if we go to the World Cup.

    "It's big high-pressure games that can elevate New Zealand football to a higher level. They mean a lot to me - it's not something I've ever thought about turning down. It's about doing the most I can if the body allows it."

    Wood also travelled to America to face Mexico and the USA in September and scored once in the All Whites' 3-0 win over Tahiti in Vanuatu last month.

    "Over the years, you learn tricks to put yourself in the best possible recovery status," said Forest's eight-goal top scorer. "We have great physios here and with New Zealand, we can switch into different time zones and loadings which matter massively when you are playing international football.

    "I've done it for long enough. I know how to do it. I switch on time zones very easily. I don't see it being an issue at all unless I'm arriving a day before game and that's a different story."