Newcastle 4-3 Nottingham Forest: Magpies Survive Late Scare In Seven-Goal Thriller

Newcastle delivered a stunning first-half blitz, scoring four goals in just 11 minutes to take a commanding 4-1 lead over Nottingham Forest. However, the Magpies still had to withstand a late fightback to seal a 4-3 win. Alexander Isak bagged a brace, while Lewis Miley and Jacob Murphy also found the net. However, Forest fought back in the second half, with goals from Nikola Milenkovic and Ryan Yates setting up a tense finish. Despite the late pressure, Newcastle held on for a crucial victory, boosting their hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League.

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Updated on: 24 February 2025 1:14 pm

EPl: Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United

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Nottingham Forest's Ryan Yates, center, after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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EPL: Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Nottingham Forest's Nikola Milenkovic, left, and Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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English Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United

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Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali, left, and Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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English Premier League: Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, left, and Newcastle United's Joe Willock battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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Britain Soccer Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United

Britain Soccer Premier League: Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina is challenged by Newcastle United's Joe Willock, right, and Anthony Gordon during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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Britain Soccer Premier League: Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

Britain Soccer Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Newcastle United's Lewis Hall, left, and Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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English Premier League Soccer Match: Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United

English Premier League Soccer Match: Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, left, scores during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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English Premier League Soccer Match: Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Newcastle United's Lewis Miley, second left, celebrates scoring with teammates during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Newcastle United's Lewis Miley, left, celebrates scoring with teammates during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi, right, celebrates scoring with teammates during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.