Who Will Come Out on Top at the City Ground?
Get ready for an action-packed Friday night as Newcastle United take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in a crucial Premier League clash. The Magpies are desperate for a top-four finish and will be looking to secure their first away victory in the league this year, while the Tricky Trees aim to extend their unbeaten run at home to 10 games and steer clear of the relegation zone.
Nottingham Forest have been on a rollercoaster ride this season, with just five points separating the bottom nine teams in the table. They will be hoping to bounce back from their 3-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, where Joe Worrall scored a consolation goal in the final 10 minutes after Harry Kane (2) and Son Heung-min secured the win for Spurs. Despite Forest’s struggles on the road, they have been formidable at home, picking up 77% of their Premier League points at the City Ground, the highest percentage in the division.
The Tricky Trees will be brimming with confidence as they have beaten Newcastle in their last two home meetings and will be eager to continue this trend. Newcastle, on the other hand, come into the game off the back of a crucial 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, where Miguel Almiron came off the bench to score the winner. The Magpies have already beaten Forest this season and are keen to extend their unbeaten run against them to 10 matches. However, they will need to improve their away form, having failed to win any of their last four league games on the road. The match promises to be an intriguing battle, with both sides dealing with injury concerns.
Forest have been dealt a triple injury blow, while Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon and Joelinton will miss out due to injuries and suspension respectively. It remains to be seen who will step up for both teams and make their mark on the game. With so much at stake for both sides, Friday’s encounter is not to be missed. Tune in to see which team will come out on top and boost their chances of securing Champions League football for next season.
