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Newcastle United head to the City Ground having won back-to-back games and ended a run of five without a win in the Premier League with victory over Arsenal last weekend. Alexander Isak’s early strike was enough for Howe’s side to defeat the Gunners and set up a tantalising clash with Forest this weekend.
The hosts currently sit third in the Premier League table and have won three matches in a row - the first time they have done that in the top-flight since 1998. Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood will be keen to impress against their former employers in a match that always provides fireworks.
The two sides have already met this season, with Newcastle overcoming Forest on penalties at the City Ground back in August. An early Joe Willock goal was cancelled out by a strike from Jota Silva in that match with Sean Longstaff netting the crucial penalty in the shootout for Howe’s side.
Here, we take a look at the Newcastle United starting XI that Howe could name for his side’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest on Sunday (2pm kick-off). Would you like to see Howe name this team? Follow us on our social media channels and let us know your thoughts there:
5. Lewis Hall - 7
Made a great block in the opening minute to deny Forest. Solid at both ends of the pitch and showed some quality on the ball. Faded slightly in the second half as other players became more involved. Another solid showing. | Getty Images
6. Sean Longstaff - 7
A steady midfield display, improved in the second half and got more involved. Covered well defensively. | Getty Images
7. Bruno Guimaraes - 8
Forced a good save from Matz Sels from a left-footed effort from distance. Curled another just over with the outside of his boot. Bossed the midfield as he was at the heart of most things Newcastle did well - ran the show second half. | Getty Images
8. Joe Willock - 6
Scuffed a good opportunity wide from the edge of the box under pressure. Burst forward well in the opening minutes with a run down the left. Conceded the free-kick that led to Forest's opener. Showed good energy to get forward just lacked the final ball with the exception of his final contribution of the afternoon to create a chance for Isak. | Getty Images