Newcastle surged back to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at the City Ground on Sunday, with the Magpies boosting their top four hopes heading into the international break.
Murillo put Forest ahead at the break but Newcastle roared back in the second half with Alexander Isak, Joelinton and Harvey Barnes scoring superbly taken goals.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle have secured back-to-back wins to surge to 18 points, with Forest on 19 points.
Newcastle’s confidence in attack is back
The only surprising thing about this game was that it took Newcastle 54 minutes to score. They were dominant throughout, carving Forest up and forcing Sels to make saves and were just off target before and after Forest took the lead. Isak, Joelinton, Gordon and then Barnes when he came on, were ruthless, eventually, and Newcastle finally have their confidence and cutting edge back in attack. Isak has scored in each of his last four games and his recovery is linked with Newcastle’s. Howe brought on Tonali for the final 20 minutes and he helped Newcastle’s fluidity in their two late goals. They have so many options in midfield and attack but the main thing is that their fluidity and belief is back. That was the only thing missing from their all-action displays in recent months. If their forwards can stay fit and firing, watch the Magpies push hard for the top six. At the very least.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle player ratings (via FotMob.com)
What’s next?
Forest head to Arsenal on Saturday, November 23. Newcastle host West Ham on Monday, November 25.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle final score: 1-3
Murillo 21’; Isak 54', Joelinton 73', Barnes 83'
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle live updates! - By Joe Prince-Wright
Barnes squeezes it home at the near post- Nottingham Forest 1-3 Newcastle
That should be it. Barnes squeezes it home at the near post and Newcastle’s win is sealed.
Joelinton curls home a stunner! A deserved lead - Nottingham Forest 1-2 Newcastle
That was coming. Joelinton runs free and curls into the far corner off the post. Wild celebrations and that was some goal. Newcastle totally deserved that goal.
Isak volleys just wide
A rapid counter is led by Gordon and Willock crosses perfectly for Isak. His volley seems destined for the far post but flies inches wide. The Newcastle fans behind the goal, and Isak, cannot believe it. They thought that was in.
Isak slots home as the Magpies finally equalize! - Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle
A corner into the box is knocked down and Isak is right there to slot home. 1-1. Game on with just over 30 minutes to go!
Chances keep coming for Newcastle
Isak has a shot blocked and Sels denies Burn as Newcastle are putting Forest under some serious pressure. The Magpies have responded well since going behind. Can they get level before the break?
Guimaraes denied by Sels
Curling effort from Bruno Guimaraes is going in but Sels goes full stretch to tip it wide. Great stop.
Murillo heads home against the run of play! - Nottingham Forest 1-0 Newcastle
Just like that Forest are ahead. A free kick from Elanga on the right finds Murillo unmarked and he heads home from close range. After all of that dominance from Newcastle, it’s Forest who take the lead.
Gordon smashes over at the back post
Newcastle are dominant and clip the ball to the back post. Gordon is there but blasts over.
Willock slips as he shoots with Newcastle pressing
The visitors have started well and Willock works the ball to his left foot in the box. But he slips just as he’s getting his shot away and it flies wide. Newcastle are dominating possession.
Nottingham Forest lineup
Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno; Yates, Dominguez; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Newcastle lineup
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock; Gordon, Isak, Joelinton
Nottingham Forest team news, focus
Former Magpies forward Chris Wood is red-hot, and his band of roving playmakers should feel good about getting the Kiwi chances to score at home against a Newcastle side who are missing so many important defensive pieces.
OUT: Danilo (ankle), Ibrahim Sangare (undisclosed)
Newcastle team news, focus
Isak and Gordon make the attack go, and the Magpies often need them because their midfield is missing a true No. 6. Which two of Sean Longstaff, Joe Willock, Joelinton, and Sandro Tonali will play with Bruno Guimaraes?
OUT: Sven Botman (knee), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Kieran Trippier (hamstring), Callum Wilson (back)
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle prediction
This feels like a true toss-up, and we’ll treat it as such. Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle preview
Forest have three wins and a draw in their last four matches, and have only lost once this Premier League season. That’s pushed them to third on the table, as close to first as 12th and firmly establishing Nuno Espirito Santo as a Manager of the Year candidate.
Newcastle have been an enigma this season, capable of beating Arsenal — like they did last in Week 10 — and drawing Manchester City but also falling to Fulham and drawing Everton.
Alexander Isak is finding his form for the Magpies, who could use a good result away from home. Newcastle are 1-2-2 away from St. James’ Park this season.
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 9am ET Sunday
Venue: City Ground
TV Channel: Peacock Premium
Streaming: Premier League on Peacock
