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.

From four successive shots, between the 23rd and 34th minutes, Newcastle scored four times — and that clinical 11-minute spell includes the two-minutes-plus taken to award a penalty following a VAR review.

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.

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.

Newcastle United will look to bounce back to winning ways when they face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday at St James’ Park. The Magpies are heading into this game on the back of

How Newcastle United predicted to line-up for their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest at St James’ Park.