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 on Sunday. A first-half goal spree — including two more for Alexander Isak -- gave Newcastle a 4-1 lead at the break at St James' Park.

Newcastle edged past Nottingham Forest in a seven goal thriller at St James' Park in a titanic battle for the European spots. Eddie Howe's side dominated the ball in the early stages, with Forest settling into their familiar defensive shape and looking to hit the Magpies on the break.

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.

Newcastle United will look to bounce back to winning ways when they face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday at St James’ Park. The Magpies are heading into this game on the back of

But with their first attack of the game, Forest got themselves ahead as Jacob Murphy was robbed by Callum Hudson-Odoi from a Newcastle throw in, before the Forest attacker found the bottom corner from 25 yards out. Newcastle continued to dominate the ball, but could not find a way through a resolute Forest backline.

Newcastle United moved up to fifth in the Premier League table with a 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest at St James’ Park. The Magpies were cruising at half-time, leading 4-1 at half-time through Alexander Isak’s brace and goals from Lewis Miley and Jacob Murphy.