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.

Newcastle United have won 13 of their last 16 games in all competitions (L3). Since the first match of this run on December 14th, it is the most wins by any Premier League side. Alexander Isak scored his 49th and 50th Premier League goals, making him the highest scoring Swedish player in the competition's history, overtaking Freddie Ljungberg (48).

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.

The English Premier League match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest will be played at St James' Park, Nottingham, on Sunday, February 23.

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats as Newcastle United host Nottingham Forest at St James Park in the Premier League.

The Magpies are currently seventh in the Premier League table, trailing the top four by three points, and can go to within a point of third-placed Forest with victory at St James' Park

We have a blockbuster Premier League clash as Newcastle United will be aiming to bounce back here after their hammering loss against Man City.

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.

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Nottingham Forest today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.