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Newcastle United's stoppage time win at Nottingham Forest has thrown Manchester United back into the top four race, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher urged on Friday.

Alexander Isak netted his second goal of the match from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time to hand Eddie Howe's side a crucial 2-1 win ahead of the international break, sending Newcastle to within a point of Tottenham in fourth. 

While also stretching their lead over Liverpool to five points, the Magpies are now only a win away from catching up with third-placed side Manchester United, who defeated them 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final last month.

Reflecting on the top four race as it stands, Carragher heaped praise on Newcastle after their crucial win on Friday, lauding Howe's fast-paced and energetic system.

The Red Devils travel to St James' Park in early April in what promises to be a huge scrap for a Champions League spot. 

'That result pulls Manchester United into the pack, especially with Newcastle playing Manchester United next,' Carragher told Sky Sports after the match.

'Newcastle will have to get used to this. They’re going to be involved in European football, they’ll be expected to go further in cups. The thing that really impresses me is their running system. Forest went man to man and they couldn’t really cope with them. 

'I love watching them. The big thing for Newcastle and Tottenham is the fact that Tottenham do have to go to United. 

'The thing about Liverpool and Tottenham is it feels like there's a little bit of unrest at both clubs. I don’t think you get that at Newcastle. 

'Even when

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