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Newcastle United will be aiming for their third consecutive victory this Sunday when they face Nottingham Forest at The City Ground, with the match kicking off at 2pm and broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Forest have been in excellent form this season and will prove a tough challenge, especially on their home ground.
Chris Wood, who joined Forest from Newcastle, has already made an impact by scoring a hat trick at St James’ Park. Now, Elliot Anderson will be keen to make his own statement against his former teammates.
Following Saturday’s win over Arsenal, it’s likely that Eddie Howe will stick with the same starting lineup, meaning Sandro Tonali may have to settle for a spot on the bench once again.
Goalkeeper
Nick Pope – Although he missed out on the England squad, Pope remains Newcastle’s undisputed No. 1.
Defenders
Tino Livramento – Despite being overlooked by England boss Lee Carsley, Livramento has been excellent for Newcastle recently and is a fixture in the side.
Fabian Schar – As long as Schar is fit, he will start. Thankfully, with Emil Krafth ready to step in, there’s depth in the defense.
Dan Burn – Burn continues to impress, and with no reason to change, he’ll keep his place until Sven Botman returns.
Lewis Hall – After his standout performance last week and his recent England call-up, it would be harsh to drop him for Lloyd Kelly.
Midfielders
Sean Longstaff – Newcastle’s engine room doesn’t function as well without Longstaff, so it’s no surprise he’ll retain his spot. Sandro Tonali will understand.
Bruno Guimaraes (c) – With the captaincy now in his hands, Guimaraes looks set to stay in the starting XI, especially as the battle for a midfield place seems to be between him and Tonali.
Joe Willock – The left-wing combination of Hall, Willock, and Joelinton has been highly effective, so there’s no reason to change it.
Forwards
Anthony Gordon – Although Gordon prefers playing on the left, his performance from the right against Arsenal, especially with his assist for Alexander Isak’s winner, shows his versatility.
Alexander Isak – After scoring in three straight games, Isak will be looking to extend his streak with more goals.
Joelinton – The final piece of the left-wing trio, Joelinton’s contributions continue to be crucial.
While there’s room for changes, Eddie Howe typically sticks with a winning formula, and after the victory over Arsenal, it’s unlikely he’ll make many alterations. The lineup that beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup was always expected to be different, especially with the quick turnaround between fixtures.
Expect Sandro Tonali to feature later in the game, with Howe also having options like Jacob Murphy, Lewis Miley, and Lloyd Kelly to bring on, depending on how the match unfolds.
