NOTTINGHAM FOREST are back in the top flight after 23 long years.
Steve Cooper’s team returned to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Huddersfield Town in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.
And they visit a club who are starting a new era of their own as Newcastle’s Saudi owners begin their first full season in charge.
Forest have been extremely busy in the transfer market with Jesse Lingard and Neco Williams leading an incoming group of no fewer than 12 signings.
Newcastle, meanwhile, have strengthened but been more frugal than many would have expected.
Defender Sven Botman, goalkeeper Nick Pope and left-back Matt Targett have been their only three signings so far.
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Unfortunately, Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest will not be on TV in the UK as it takes place during the 3pm blackout.
In the United States, the match will be live on Peacock, as all 3pm kick-offs will be.
Jonjo Shelvey will play no part in this one for Newcastle after being ruled out for two weeks with a hamstring injury.
New signings Matt Targett, Sven Botman and Nick Pope are all expected to appear for Eddie Howe’s men but it remains to be seen whether he will start the trio.
Omar Richards is Nottingham Forest’s only injury absentee as eager fans await to see who Steve Cooper will pick in his first Premier League squad.
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Newcastle 4/6
Draw 11/4
Nottingham Forest 9/2
*Odds from Betfair correct as of Saturday, August 6
