Newcastle will take on Nottingham Forest. The match will take place at St. James Park (Newcastle) on Saturday, August 6.
Newcastle’s last season was an incredible success. Ashley sold the Magpies to the wealthiest investors, the Saudi royal fund. The team on the field was also terribly unsuccessful and was a major contender for the relegation. At first, the change of mentor from Steve Bruce to Eddie Howe by the new owners had no effect. The legendary club was transformed by the January newcomers. They not only survived but also rose to the 11th spot. However, the ambitions in the Middle East are far greater. Newcastle has already spent over PS60m to recruit newcomers. They also bought smartly. Botman was at the center of defense, Botman was at the gate and Targett was to the left. There is still plenty of room for strengthening.
Nottingham forest are now playing in the Premier League, for the first time since the turn of the century. Only 2 European Champions Cup wins in succession made the “Foresters” a legend. It was a difficult journey for them, not just the next year but also for decades up to their relegation from League 1. Steve Cooper, who was appointed to the coaching position in September, was able raise his new wards up to the fourth final place and then win the playoffs. All eyes are now on the Welsh manager’s abilities. The squad was shaken up, with Grabben missing (12 goals in the Championship), but Jenkinson, Samba and Figueiredo signed Henderson, Lingard and Hennessy free of charge. They also acquired Avoniyi and Neko Williams, Avoniyi and Omar Richards, Toffolo, Toffolo, and Aguilera.
Newcastle beat Nottingham Forest twice in 2016’s Championship. However, Nottingham knocked them out twice in the cup. Newcastle will face a Premier League newcomer at home. We bet on the Magpies without inventing anything.
Prediction: Newcastle to Win
