- Newcastle traced an initial deficit to beat Southampton 3-2 in St. Mary's
- The Magpies are now only three points from Nottingham Forest in third place
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Newcastle achieved five victories in a row as a visitor to overcome an initial deficit and beat Southampton 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.
The hosts took an early advantage thanks to Jan Bednarek, but his joy lasted little, since Alexander Isak returned to the scoreboard after whitening the last time against the Bournemouth, and scored a double in four minutes to put the 2-1.
Sandro Tonali scored on the other side of the break to double the advantage of the URACAS and help them close the gap in the first three of the Premier League.
Newcastle is now three points from Nottingham Forest after being thrashed 5-0 by Bournemouth.
Alexander Isak scored a double and Newcastle traced to beat Southampton 3-1.
Eddie Howe's team won his fifth consecutive victory away from home and approaches the first three
They are now three points from Nottingham Forest after being thrashed 5-0 against Bournemouth.