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Newcastle United did not enjoy Boxing Day. Only a few days after being outfought at Luton to continue the kind of away form that has left Eddie Howe scratching his head all season after just one Premier League victory thus far, Newcastle threw the game away against Nottingham Forest. Despite taking the lead through Alexander Isak’s penalty, Howe’s side contrived to allow former Magpie Chris Wood to score a hat-trick, scoring more times at St James’ Park during that game than during his time as a Toon player. Indeed, a number of players are looking tired at the moment. One of those is Miguel Al…