Newcastle Triumphs Over Forest in Seven-Goal Thriller to Bolster Top-Four Hopes

A first-half blitz led by Alexander Isak's double secures Newcastle a 4-3 win, despite a tense second-half fightback from Nottingham Forest.

Newcastle scored four goals in an 11-minute first-half burst, overturning Callum Hudson-Odoi's early goal for Nottingham Forest.
Alexander Isak netted twice, including a Panenka penalty, reaching 50 Premier League goals in just 76 appearances for Newcastle.
Lewis Miley, an 18-year-old midfielder, delivered a standout performance, scoring Newcastle's equalizer and showcasing maturity beyond his years.
Despite a 4-1 halftime lead, Newcastle struggled in the second half, conceding goals to Nikola Milenkovic and Ryan Yates, leading to a nervy finish.
The win moves Newcastle to fifth place, level on points with fourth-placed Manchester City, keeping their Champions League qualification hopes alive.