Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest delivered a football spectacle at St James’ Park.
The Magpies came out on top in a thrilling 4-3 victory. Alexander Isak was the hero, scoring twice as Newcastle climbed to fifth in the English Premier League.
A Dream Start for Forest
Nottingham Forest shocked the home crowd with an early goal. In the sixth minute,
Callum Hudson-Odoi fired a stunning shot from outside the box. It was a dream start for the visitors, but their joy was short-lived.
Newcastle’s Goal Rush
The Magpies responded in devastating fashion. Lewis Miley sparked the comeback in the 23rd minute, drilling a low shot into the bottom corner.
Just two minutes later, Jacob Murphy put Newcastle ahead, bundling the ball home after a quick counter-attack.
Newcastle continued their dominance, and in the 33rd minute, they were awarded a penalty.
A VAR review confirmed Ola Aina’s handball. Isak stepped up and confidently converted from the spot.
Just moments later, he struck again, scoring his 50th Premier League goal with a composed finish.
Newcastle had scored four goals in just 11 minutes, completely turning the match around.
Forest’s Fightback
Despite being 4-1 down, Nottingham Forest refused to give up.
In the second half, they pushed forward and found a way back into the match.
Nikola Milenkovic made it 4-2 in the 63rd minute, hooking home from close range.
Forest gained confidence and kept pressing. In the 90th minute, Ryan Yates struck a low shot past Nick Pope to set up a nervy finish.
Newcastle held on, surviving late pressure to secure an important three points.
Isak’s Incredible Record
With his two goals, Alexander Isak reached a major milestone. The Swedish forward has now scored 50 Premier League goals in just 76 appearances.
Only six players in history have reached that tally faster. This season, he has netted 19 times, second only to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
Newcastle’s Champions League Hopes Alive
This victory moves Newcastle up to fifth in the league. They are now level on points with fourth-placed Manchester City. Their dream of playing in the Champions League next season is still alive.
For Nottingham Forest, this was their third straight away defeat. They remain third in the standings but must improve their defensive performances.
What’s Next?
Both teams will look to build on this thrilling encounter. Newcastle will aim to continue their winning form, while Forest will need to tighten up at the back.
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