Will feel particularly aggrieved given he thought he'd won a goal kick just before the goal. Made a good stop with his leg to deny Nicolas Dominguez. placeholder image
Will feel particularly aggrieved given he thought he'd won a goal kick just before the goal. Made a good stop with his leg to deny Nicolas Dominguez. | Getty Images

Eddie Howe’s predicted Newcastle United XI v Nottingham Forest as huge Sandro Tonali decision made: photos

Joe Buck
By Joe Buck

Video and Social reporter

Published 8th Nov 2024, 05:30 GMT

Eddie Howe has a number of big calls to make when his side face Nottingham Forest on Sunday - including whether to reinstate Sandro Tonali to the starting XI.

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:

Hit a wild back post volley over the crossbar. A frustrating afternoon so far with a number of attacks ending with him conceding possession in the first half. Improved in the second and got more involved once he switched out to the right.

9. Anthony Gordon - 5

Hit a wild back post volley over the crossbar. A frustrating afternoon so far with a number of attacks ending with him conceding possession in the first half. Improved in the second and got more involved once he switched out to the right. | Getty Images

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Scored for the fourth successive match with a calm effort to draw Newcastle level. Missed a great chance to put Newcastle ahead as he volleyed wide from Joe Willock's cross.

10. Alexander Isak - 7

Scored for the fourth successive match with a calm effort to draw Newcastle level. Missed a great chance to put Newcastle ahead as he volleyed wide from Joe Willock's cross. | Getty Images

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Brought a real physical presence to trouble Nottingham Forest. Improved in the second half and capped a solid display with a well-taken left-footed effort for his second goal of the season.

11. Joelinton - 8

Brought a real physical presence to trouble Nottingham Forest. Improved in the second half and capped a solid display with a well-taken left-footed effort for his second goal of the season. | AFP via Getty Images

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On for Willock 68: Played a part in Joelinton's goal shortly after his introduction. Set up Barnes for Newcastle's third goal. An influential display from the bench.

12. Sandro Tonali - 8

On for Willock 68: Played a part in Joelinton's goal shortly after his introduction. Set up Barnes for Newcastle's third goal. An influential display from the bench. | Getty Images

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