Newcastle have dominated possession and had the majority of the chances but have failed to signifcantly test Dean Henderson in the Forest goal so far in the Premier League season opener.
Allan Saint-Maximin, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton and Callum Wilson all saw decent chances go begging.
Eddie Howe handed a debut to goalkeeper Nick Pope while Sven Botman has started the game on the bench.
1. Nick Pope - 6
Rarely called into action in the first half aside from a couple of simple catches. Won’t have many easier games.
2. Kieran Trippier - 6
Saw plenty of the ball in the first half but struggled to threaten despite getting into some good areas. Was more composed and solid in the second half. Photo: Stu Forster
3. Fabian Schar - 9
Made an important block in the first half and kept things relatively calm at the back before he stole the show with a fine 25-yard strike to thump Newcastle into the lead.
4. Dan Burn - 8
Made some good blocks to deny Forest the few times they did threaten. Dealt with Johnson’s pace well and dominated in the air. Photo: Mike Hewitt