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 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.

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.

Alexander Isak scored twice in a 12-minute, 4-goal first-half blitz as Newcastle United needed every bit to beat Nottingham Forest 4-3 at St. James' Park on Sunday.

The latest Newcastle United news as four goals in 11 first half minutes saw the Magpies came from behind to claim all three points.

Newcastle turn the tables on Nottingham Forest as Jacob Murphy gets a touch to guide in the Magpies' go-ahead goal just minutes after their equalizer at St. James' Park.