‘Right, watch this’ – Troy Deeney drools over Newcastle star after what he did v Nottingham Forest

Newcastle United came back from a goal down to secure an excellent 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

   The result makes it three wins in all competitions for the Magpies, having previously beaten Chelsea and Arsenal.  

   Eddie Howe’s men made the better start to Sunday’s away game, but Murillo put the hosts ahead with a superb header in the 21st minute.

   However, Newcastle equalized early in the second half when Alexander Isak fired into the bottom corner. 

   The Sweden international then set up Joelinton for his second before Harvey Barnes came off the bench to seal the win with a brilliant goal. 

   BBC football pundit Troy Deeney was very impressed with Isak after his stunning performance at Forest. 

   The former Watford star praised the striker’s link-up play and said he could have scored another goal in the second half. 

   Deeney named the 25-year-old in his Premier League Team of the Week.    The 36-year-old wrote in his column for BBC Sport: “First time in the team this season for Isak. Against Forest he had a goal and an assist and had a good link-up game. Could have scored another in the second half too. When Newcastle v  to this, he went “okay, look at this”.

   Newcastle have had a mixed start to the 2024-25 season, winning five and losing three of their 11 Premier League games to finish eighth in the table. 

   However, the mood in the club is very positive at the moment, as they have compiled a streak of three victories in all competitions. 

   They avenged a 2-1 league defeat to Chelsea by knocking the Blues out of the Carabao Cup last month. 

   The Magpies then beat Arsenal 1-0 at St James’ Park, and Isak scored the decisive goal. 

   The Tyneside club also put in an excellent performance at the City Ground on Sunday, beating Forest 3-1 to head into the international break with confidence. 

   Isak took care of his team again, scoring a goal and an assist in the match.