Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has admitted that he was 'trying to control my thoughts and stay positive' after his side's 4-3 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
The hosts fell behind early on, with Callum Hudson-Odoi giving the visitors the lead with a curling effort that sailed past Nick Pope.
But Newcastle then mounted a stunning comeback, with Alexander Isak bagging a brace following efforts from Lewis Miley and Jacob Murphy.
At the end of the match, there was drama with Nikola Milenkovic and Ryan Yates scoring for Forest.
Newcastle news: Eddie Howe has admitted that he was 'trying to control my thoughts and stay positive' after his side's 4-3 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
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Newcastle were, however, able to cling on.
Yet while they claimed victory, Howe has admitted he was left fighting trying to 'stay positive' and 'control his emotions' after seeing his team nearly throw the match away.
"I am trying to control my thoughts and stay positive," he said.
"We have won the game and that is what we needed to do.
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"I thought it was a great performance in the first half and we were everything we weren't at Manchester City [last weekend].
"We didn't manage the game well but overall we are happy with the win.
"It was always a difficult game and when they took the early lead you know you have an big task.
"I thought we were great with the ball ad looked dynamic but then a couple of frailties showed in terms of defending set plays.
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Newcastle news: Eddie Howe feels his side 'didn't control the game' in their Premier League win over Nottingham Forest
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"When you win win and you have things to improve, that is a good start point. That's what I'll take away from today.
"We can reflect on that 45 minutes and there are things that we can do better. We pride ourselves on doing better and getting the details right."
Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo, meanwhile, was frustrated by his team's failure to come out on top.
"First half, clearly Newcastle better. Second half was better but unfortunately not enough. Too bad, too soon," he added.
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"It's about trying to settle down, calm down and try to be ourselves.
"In the first half I didn't recognise our team. In the second half we were much better.
"I don't know, this is what I'm going to work on now. This is a game which is good to reflect on.
"We made mistakes. Newcastle made mistakes also. But it was two totally different halves. We started well, we scored, and they just rolled over us.
Newcastle news: Alexander Isak netted twice in his side's 4-3 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest
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"There was nothing else in the first half about us. Every time Newcastle had the ball they scored.
"I wish there was 10 minutes added on. We needed that time. We were on top, Newcastle were on the ropes.
"With 10 minutes I think we can get something from this game."
