Newcastle scored four goals in 11 minutes against Nottingham Forest, but still had to withstand a late fightback to seal a 4-3 win in the Premier League.

Newcastle United held off a late comeback from Nottingham Forest to move back into the top five of the Premier League.

Newcastle United scored four goals in 11 first-half minutes to keep alive their Champions League qualification hopes with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest at St James’ Park on Sunday but had to hold on under heavy pressure in the second period.

Alexander Isak scored twice in a 12-minute, 4-goal first-half blitz as Newcastle United needed every bit to beat Nottingham Forest 4-3 at St. James' Park on Sunday.

Two Champions League chasing sides look to get back to winning ways at St. James' Park. It's a crucial battle between two top-four contenders at St. James' Park on Sunday as Newcastle host Nottingham Forest.

I'd love to say my boyhood club, Nottingham Forest, will respond to their defeat at Fulham but this game is actually quite simple for me to predict because I am expecting Newcastle to bounce back from their woeful performance and result against Manchester City last weekend.

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How Newcastle United predicted to line-up for their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest at St James’ Park.