Newcastle survives thriller, edges Nottingham Forest 4-3

Newcastle United secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest, bolstered by Alexander Isak's two goals that brought his Premier League total to 50. After falling behind early to Callum Hudson-Odoi's strike, Newcastle responded with four goals in just 11 minutes, including a penalty from Isak and a goal from 18-year-old Lewis Miley. Despite a second-half resurgence from Forest, featuring goals from Nikola Milenkovic and Ryan Yates, Newcastle held on to move into fifth place, just three points behind Forest. The win was crucial for Newcastle's Champions League qualification hopes, especially after a series of recent defeats. However, the match highlighted some defensive frailties, as Newcastle allowed Forest to threaten a comeback late in the game. Overall, it marked a significant turnaround for Eddie Howe's side after a disappointing stretch of form.