Premier League preview: Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle
Newcastle – not nailed on for a top four finish? Eddie Howe’s side have certainly had some setbacks in recent weeks. But with victory over Wolves last time out, maybe the Magpies have turned the corner.
On Friday night, they face a Nottingham Forest side that have grown in confidence as the season has progressed. But for all the good work Steve Cooper is doing, it’s just one win in seven for the Tricky Trees.
Can Forest possibly take all three points against a team who haven’t claimed an away win in the Prem since Boxing Day?
The hosts haven’t lost at the City Ground in their last nine outings. That’s a run that includes visits from Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City. But the vitally important Brennan Johnson is likely to be absent for the hosts, after suffering a groin strain during the loss to Tottenham last week.
Even without the striker, Forest may still at least be able to restrict Newcastle’s chances. After all, the Mags have failed to find the net in three of their last four in all comps. With that in mind, whatever the result, goals galore might be a stretch. Under 2.5 goals is a 4/5 shot…
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