Alexander Isak scored an injury-time penalty as Newcastle boosted their Premier League top-four hopes with a 2-1 injury-time win at Nottingham Forest, whose relegation fears have been heightened.
The Magpies have been headed for a draw till Isak’s penalty earned a deserved three factors to maneuver the Geordies to inside some extent of fourth-placed Tottenham with a recreation in hand.
Forest had gone forward halfway by way of the primary half by way of Emmanuel Dennis’ first objective for the membership, however Isak leveled in very good trend on the stroke of half-time when he volleyed house.
A second half of frustration unfolded for Eddie Howe’s aspect as they looked for a winner, not least after they had a objective controversially dominated out by VAR.
However Isak had the ultimate say from the spot after Moussa Niakhate’s handball to maintain the dream of Champions League soccer subsequent season firmly alive.
The late objective noticed Forest crushed on the Metropolis Floor for the primary time in 10 matches going again to September they usually may finish the weekend’s motion again within the relegation zone.
Victory was solely what Newcastle deserved and they didn’t seem like a crew who had but to win away in 2023.
Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe praised Isak for his match-winning function.
“He was drained as a result of he gave a lot, however he deserved to remain on the pitch,” Howe informed Sky Sports activities.
“The penalty was an enormous second for us however he had the arrogance to take it and put it away nicely. He is getting sharper and getting fitter and I am actually happy for him.
“Credit score to all of the gamers to come back from behind and get the win.”
