In just four weeks time, Newcastle will begin their 2022/23 campaign with a home game against Steve Cooper’s newly-promoted side.
Forest, who were victorious in the playoff final over Huddersfield Town at the end of May, haven’t been in the Premier League since 1999 and will be wanting to start their return to the top-flight in the best possible manner.
Newcastle however, after their tremendous end to last season, will hope to continue the momentum they have gained at home to start the season on a high in-front of their own supporters.
Here, we take a look at the Newcastle United side Eddie Howe could select to face Nottingham Forest on the opening day of the new Premier League season:
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1. GK: Nick Pope
It’s a close call between Pope and Dubravka for the starting spot but with a whole pre-season under his belt, will Pope get the nod on the opening day of the season? Photo: GEOFF CADDICK
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
Fans were given just a glimpse of what Trippier is capable of in a Newcastle United shirt last season. With his injury worries put to one side, the England international will be like a new signing next season. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
3. CB: Fabian Schar
Schar’s impressive form at the end of last season makes him almost undroppable in Eddie Howe’s current side - but additions in defence mean he has to perform in-order to keep his starting spot. Photo: Gareth Copley
4. CB: Sven Botman
Could Botman make his debut in-front of a presumably packed-out St James’s Park? Hopes are high for the Dutchman and fans will be eager to see him in action. Photo: DENIS CHARLET