Newcastle United claimed a vital win in their quest to qualify for the Champions League by defeating Nottingham Forest 4-3. The Magpies are now fifth in the Pre

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 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.

Despite making it to the League Cup final, Newcastle United has recently lacked consistency in the Premier League, with three defeats in their past four outings. After last weekend’s 4-0