Alexander Esau scored the tying and winning goals as Newcastle knocked off Nottingham Forest two one. Essex tallied in the first half stoppage time and connected again on a penalty and stop its time in the second half. The goals allowed the magpies to pull within a point of Tottenham with a game in hand for the final Champions League birth. Newcastle is also 5 points clear of Liverpool Emmanuel Dennis had the goal for forest, which remains two points clear of relegation. It was for his first league loss at city ground since September. I'm Dave ferry.