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.

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Newcastle scored four goals in 11 first-half minutes as they edged a seven-goal thriller against Nottingham Forest to boost their Champions League qualification hopes with a 4-3 home win.

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.

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Newcastle United face two huge games in the space of five days, starting with today's clash with Nottingham Forest at St James' Park. Liverpool at Anfield are next up on Wednesday night, but today is all about ending their recent blip in Premier League form with a home win.

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.