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EPL AdminBy EPL AdminFebruary 9, 2024Updated:February 16, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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Nottingham Forest is set to host Newcastle United in a Premier League encounter at the City Ground, with both teams desperate for points but for different reasons.

 

Forest, under Nuno Espírito Santo, find themselves teetering just above the relegation zone, while Newcastle look to revive their European qualification aspirations after a thrilling yet ultimately disappointing 4-4 draw with Luton.

Forest’s Home Struggle and Hopes for Redemption

Despite traditionally finding solace at home, Forest’s recent form at the City Ground has been anything but comforting, with five losses in their last six home league matches (W1).

 

However, the memory of a 3-1 victory over Newcastle on Boxing Day offers a glimmer of hope. Completing a league double over the Magpies for the first time since the 1977/78 season could provide the perfect morale boost for Espírito Santo’s side.

Newcastle’s Defensive Dilemmas

Newcastle’s defensive woes have become increasingly apparent, with the team conceding 15 goals in their last five league outings, surpassing their entire 2022/23 defensive record.

 

Their troubles have been especially pronounced on the road, where they’ve struggled to find consistency or secure clean sheets, a trend they’ll be eager to reverse at a ground where they haven’t enjoyed a shutout since 1996.

Key Players to Watch

Nottingham Forest will look to Taiwo Awoniyi, who has made a notable return from injury, scoring five Premier League goals this season.

 

 

Despite his contributions, his goalscoring appearances have frequently ended in defeat. Newcastle will count on Harvey Barnes, fresh off a goal in the last match and with a history of scoring against Forest, to make a significant impact.

 

With Forest fighting to avoid the drop and Newcastle aiming to close the gap to the top five, the stakes at the City Ground are incredibly high. Both teams face defensive challenges, with Newcastle’s vulnerability to shots on target a particular concern, suggesting fans could be in for another high-scoring affair.

 

As Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United prepare for this critical showdown, the battle at the City Ground promises to be a compelling narrative of survival aspirations against European dreams.

With both teams showcasing potential in attack but vulnerabilities in defence, this match is poised to be a key moment in their respective Premier League campaigns.

 

 

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