Paul Merson has launched his pre-match ideas and prediction for Newcastle’s journey to Nottingham Forest as we speak, believing Nuno Esparito Santo will get the higher of Eddie Howe’s Mags.
The Sky Sports activities pundit feels Forest are “a lot better” on the street, however has a sense they’ll edge it with a 2-1 win to proceed their gorgeous begin to the season.
They arrive into the sport in third, having crushed West Ham 3-0 of their final outing, whereas Newcastle at the moment sit twelfth after a 1-0 win over Arsenal final Saturday. A win would despatched us as much as seventh or eighth.
Chatting with Sportskeeda, had this to say forward of as we speak’s 2pm kick-off, feeling he’s “not seen sufficient” from Newcastle to recommend we’ll outplay Forest away from dwelling:
“Nottingham Forest are flying aren’t they? This can be a actually onerous sport for Newcastle for my part. I say this each week, Forest are a a lot better group away from dwelling. However they obtained an unbelievable win at dwelling in opposition to West Ham final weekend and I’ve a sense they are going to again it up!
“If Forest try this they are going to be nearly secure from relegation for my part. Are you able to imagine it? It’s solely been 11 video games and we’re speaking about them retaining their standing within the top-flight. 22 factors from the primary 11 video games is admittedly, actually good in case you’re Forest.
“I like when groups goal for the celebrities and I’m going to say they need to have a look at European qualification as a practical goal if they will beat Newcastle. If they will stay optimistic and imagine of their skills, I’m positive Forest will stand an opportunity in making it to the Europa League or the Europa Convention League.
“A defeat could be a giant disappointment for Newcastle, particularly after that win over Arsenal. However I simply haven’t seen sufficient from them to assume they are going to outplay Forest away from dwelling on present kind.”
Merson’s prediction: Forest 2-1 Newcastle
Merson obtained it mistaken final weekend when he backed outdated membership Arsenal to beat us at St James’ Park. Let’s hope he’s mistaken once more and we will construct on these again to again wins final week!