Newcastle United beat Nottingham Forest 4-3 at St James’ Park to claim a massive three points, but there are many still left scratching their heads over how the second half unfolded. Cruising 4-1 at half-time via a brace from Alexander Isak and goals from Lewis Miley and Jacob Murphy,

Eddie Howe admitted Nick Pope would be ‘disappointed’ to concede three goals on his return to the Newcastle United starting line-up against Nottingham Forest.

With Joelinton enduring a period on the treatment table, there is a gap to be filled alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali in United's midfield. Joe Willock has been the man selected to replace the Brazilian in recent weeks but, despite shining with a brace in the FA cup win over Birmingham, has failed to really lay down a marker.