Anyone doubting the determination of Eddie Howe and Nuno Espírito Santo to take their players on grand tours of Europe next season will have changed their minds after watching this.When the final whistle blew, Howe’s fifth-placed team had closed the gap on Nuno’s Forest to three points and must have felt that Madrid, Milan, Munich and the rest of the Champions League staging posts had moved into sharper focus on the horizon. Continue reading...
Newcastle United held off a spirited Nottingham Forest comeback to secure a 4-3 Premier League victory, thanks in large part to Alexander Isak's double. Newcastle raced into a commanding 4-1 lead during an 11-minute scoring spree in the first half, with Isak netting twice, including a penalty. However, Forest fought back, with Nikola Milenkovic and Ryan Yates scoring in the second half to create tension. Despite defensive lapses, Newcastle held on to move closer to Champions League qualification. The win also highlighted Newcastle's resilience and Isak's growing importance to the team.
