Lewis Miley sends Newcastle message as his full stats vs Forest emerge
Newcastle United bolstered their hopes of securing Champions League football by defeating Nottingham Forest on Sunday (22 February) in a dramatic Premier League fixture.
The Magpies had to come back from behind after Callum Hudson-Odoi gave Forest the lead in the sixth minute of the game, but a blistering 11 minutes saw Eddie Howe’s side score four goals to blow Forest away.
Goals from Lewis Miley and Jacob Murphy alongside an Alexander Isak brace put Newcastle in a comfortable position at halftime, but Forest made the Magpies earn their three points.
Nikola Milenkovic and Ryan Yates got on the scoresheet to put the pressure on in the second half, but Howe’s men rode out the storm to secure an important win.
The result saw Newcastle respond to the embarrassing 4-0 defeat they suffered during their previous outing against Man City which had left fans furious.
It also saw the Magpies climb up to fifth in the Premier League table as they are now only kept outside of the top four by goal difference.
Lewis Miley made an impressive return to Newcastle team
Miley was given a rare start in the Premier League against Forest, with this being his first in over a year in the English top flight.
| Match Stats | Miley |
| Total Shots | 2 |
| Accurate Passes | 38/47 (81%) |
| Touches | 63 |
| Passes Into Final Third | 5 |
| Tackles Won | 1/2 (50%) |
The 18-year-old rewarded his manager’s faith by scoring his second-ever goal in the Premier League, bolstering Newcastle’s hopes of a European finish.
Miley celebrated the win on Instagram by saying, “Delighted to come away with the W & a goal!”
Newcastle United are pushing for Champions League football
Newcastle are looking to secure Champions League football once again at the end of this season, and the race for the top four has heated up.
The Magpies sit behind Man City via goal difference, while they are just three points behind third-placed Forest after this result.
Howe’s men will be in another important Premier League clash on Wednesday (26 February) against Liverpool at Anfield.
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