Nottingham Forest have made four changes from the side who were defeated by Midtjylland.
Captain Ryan Yates, Nicolo Savona and Jair Cunha have been handed their first top-flight starts of the campaign by manager Ange Postecoglou while Chris Wood leads the line.
Sutton's predictions: Newcastle v Nottingham Forestpublished at 10:02 BST 5 October
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Newcastle scored four goals in Belgium in midweek - the same number as they have managed in their first six league games.
Eddie Howe's side are the joint-lowest scorers in the Premier League, along with Villa and Wolves, so getting a big win like that will be important for them.
They have lost twice at home already, but that was to Arsenal and Liverpool, and on both occasions to late goals.
Yes, the Gunners were the better team on Sunday but Newcastle had lots of chances against Liverpool so they can definitely feel a bit hard done by.
I am expecting them to get more chances here, because I think this game will be really open with both teams going for it.
I am going to go with Newcastle to be wearing their shooting boots again, and keep Ange Postecoglou waiting for his first Premier League win.
Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 12:51 BST 4 October
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Newcastle are seeking back-to-back wins for the first time this term and face a Nottingham Forest side seemingly stuck in reverse. BBC Sport explores some key themes before Sunday's clash on Tyneside.
When Ange Postecoglou took the reins at Nottingham Forest a little over three weeks ago there were obvious questions about the logic of his appointment.
A coach wedded to high-pressing, possession-based principles was now in charge of a group drilled to sit in low blocks and counter attack under the more pragmatic Nuno Espirito Santo.
Winning over the fans was always going to take time given the popularity of his predecessor, as was the enormous shift of tactical styles. But not many would have foreseen such a poor start.
Postecoglou is the first permanent Forest manager in 100 years to go without a win in his opening six matches, with his fourth defeat coming at home to Danish side FC Midtjylland in the Europa League on Thursday.
The first European fixture at the City Ground for 29 years promised to be a joyous occasion, but after the 3-2 loss Postecoglou was subjected to chants of "You're getting sacked in the morning" by the home support.
"The fans are disappointed. I heard their opinion," said Postecoglou. "I would prefer if people were optimistic in their outlook of what I'm doing. I can only change that by winning games of football."
Newcastle away is the next test for Postecoglou and his personal record at St. James' Park is two defeats from two previous visits with Spurs, including a 4-0 thrashing in April 2024. Forest's record is even worse – they've lost eight of their last nine visits to Tyneside, conceding 24 goals across in that time.
Are Newcastle clicking into gear?
Newcastle are heading into this weekend as the Premier League's joint-lowest scorers with just four goals so far. Six points from six games also represents their worst start to a season under head coach Eddie Howe.
But there is reason to believe that his side have started to click, especially if their midweek performance is anything to go by.
The Magpies recorded their biggest ever Champions League win with a 4-0 victory over Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday. It was also their first away triumph in the competition for 22 years.
"Hopefully it helps us when we return to the Premier League because we've been waiting for a performance like that," said Howe after the match. "It wasn't perfect – there are things we can improve – but it was a big step in the right direction."
Anthony Gordon's brace of penalties underpinned the victory and he became the fifth player to score twice for Newcastle in a Champions League away game, following in the footsteps of three well-known forwards and a left-back.
There was also another goal for club record signing Nick Woltemade, although there were doubts about who got the final touch on Sandro Tonali's deflected effort.
The German striker has scored in his first two home Premier League appearances for Newcastle and could join an illustrious club this weekend if he can find the net again, with Les Ferdinand in 1995 and Shearer in 1996 the only players to score in their opening three at St James' Park.
'Football is harsh' - who starts for Magpies?published at 15:52 BST 3 October
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Former Newcastle defender Steve Howey says choosing defenders "is a headache" for manager Eddie Howe.
Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman have become a regular defensive pairing this season with Dan Burn filling in for Lewis Hall at left-back.
But, with Hall returning from injury, it leaves Howe with a decision to make over who his first-choice centre backs are.
"It will be interesting to see now that Hall is back and getting some minutes again what happens when everyone is fully fit and who he [Howe] goes with," Howey told BBC Radio Newcastle.
"Does Dan Burn start? That sounds absolutely ridiculous [to question] because of how well he has done, and talk about [Fabian] Schar too, with Thiaw and Botman as well because of how well they have done. It is a headache for the manager.
"I think a lot of fans will say, because of what Schar has done in the past and because of what Dan Burn has done in the past, it's not that long ago but it is still the past, 'you've got to stick with them'.
"But it is harsh, football, everyone will tell you that. You've got two lads who have come into the team, Botman and Thiaw, and the manager might say 'look, you have done brilliant for us but you are going to have to be on the bench because I am fancying them two'.
Howe on Woltemade, a 'Geordie core' and Man Utd linkspublished at 12:53 BST 3 October
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Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at St. James' Park (kick-off 14:00).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Fabian Schar and Lewis Hall are doing well upon their return from injuries: "Fabian was given a strict [concussion] protocol to follow, and he did, and now he's back fit. He looks good. Lewis has been slightly more complex just trying to get him to feel totally comfortable within his body again. I think he's on the right path, and he's doing well, but we have to continue to make sure that we monitor his load."
He confirmed full-back Tino Livramento didn't tear his ACL after being stretchered off against Arsenal but has suffered a knee ligament injury and will be out for eight weeks: "It's a blow to be losing him for those eight weeks, because with our schedule at the moment, that means a lot of games. But because of what it could have been, I think it's very good news. He's already had a couple of injections in the ligament to strengthen it up."
On Newcastle's squad depth: "That's the beauty of the strength of the squad we have, which will make a difference for us this year. We've got some real depth in the defensive areas of the squad, and we're going to need those options if we are going to be successful."
Howe says Nick Woltemade is settling in well at Newcastle, adding: "He's continually laughing with his team-mates. He seems at home already, which is absolutely crucial to his success on the pitch. I think the players most importantly are beginning to understand his game on the pitch. You see the lads really trust him with the ball. But his link play the other day, bringing in the wingers into play was the highest level."
On Anthony Elanga, who was sold from Newcastle to Nottingham Forest in the summer: "I think he's had a number of big contributions. He's had a number of moments that could have dictated the game. Very good crosser of the ball, whether that's early or whether that's working towards the byline. I think he's a productive player, certainly playing with good confidence and good rhythm."
When asked if he feels his team are starting to click Howe said: "I think we've got a few clicks to go. But certainly I think we're finding our rhythm and our belief as a new team."
On Sandro Tonali: "His physicality is one of those standout attributes that he possesses. I think he makes the difference continually for us in that way. He possesses a couple of gear changes that we relied on a couple of times on Wednesday. But then you add to that, his technical ability and his tactical understanding does make him a really good player."
When asked if he would like to see Elliot Anderson back at Newcastle after they were forced to sell him to comply with PSR he said: "I would love him to... It doesn't sit right with me today, and that we as a football club are forced to make a decision that we didn't want to make, and a player that had given everything to rise through the ranks here and to try and play for Newcastle, was ended by financial restrictions. We wish Elliot nothing but success. It's nothing at all to do with him. Is to do with the restrictions."
When asked if there's a determination to keep hold of local talent Louis Miley he said: "I think Louis can be whatever he wants to be from this moment onwards. I don't want to put too much pressure on him but you've got to look how important is it to have that northeast heartbeat inside the football club too. It's crucial for me. Since the day I arrived I realised the importance of the Geordie core, and we don't want to lose that. I think it's so important you have a presence from the local community in your squad."
He says his commitment is with Newcastle after talks of him going to Manchester United circulated in the media: "My commitment here is, I'm all in. I'm 100% here. Always have been. My family is still here. We're fighting every day to try and make a success of what we're doing and the season ahead could be a wonderful thing."
Tuchel names his England squadpublished at 10:39 BST 3 October
10:39 BST 3 October
Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for the upcoming international break.
The Three Lions face Wales in a friendly on 9 October, before a World Cup qualifier against Latvia on 14 October.
Chelsea's Cole Palmer is absent after suffering an injury, while there is no place for Manchester City's Phil Foden or Jack Grealish, who is on loan at Everton from City.
Premier League set to decide on PSR alternativepublished at 06:21 BST 3 October
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A decision on whether to scrap the Premier League's controversial Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and adopt an "alternative system" is "coming up", says chief executive Richard Masters.
The current regulations, introduced in 2015-16 to prevent clubs from overspending, allow losses of £105m over a three-year reporting cycle.
However, they have been criticised by several top-flight teams for limiting their ability to invest.
BBC Sport has been told a decision on any changes is likely to be made at a meeting in November.
In February, clubs chose to continue with PSR for the current season.
However a squad cost ratio (SCR) system of financial control was adopted by the Premier League on a shadowing, non-binding basis.
SCR is similar to Uefa's existing financial rules and allows clubs to spend up to a percentage of their total revenues on squad-related costs.
Nine of the league's 20 clubs already have to comply with Uefa's SCR as a result of qualifying for Europe. Both Chelsea and Aston Villa were fined by Uefa in July for breaching the rules.
Asked about SCR at the Leaders sports conference in London, Masters said: "We are talking to our clubs about an alternative system. That's not to say we don't think the PSR system works."
He added: "It's about closer alignment with European regulation, which is squad cost ratio, which is a revenue test. In Uefa, it's now set at 70%. Our system will be 85% because we always want our clubs to have the ability to invest.
"The Premier League has been built on the back of investment in which international capital flows [are] coming in. We don't want that to be to be stifled off."
Were Newcastle 'idiots' to pay £69m for Woltemade?published at 17:34 BST 2 October
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Charlotte Coates and Jonty Colman BBC Sport journalists
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It was a shock this week when Bayern Munich board member and legendary former player Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said Newcastle were "idiots" for parting with £69m for Nick Woltemade.
Was he simply sending a barb out of bitterness at missing out on the striker, or commenting out of frustration that the riches of the Premier League are ramping up the prices of emerging talent?
Rummenigge, a former star forward for Germany who is a supervisory board member at Bayern, considered Stuttgart's demands too high for a player who was playing third-tier football just two years ago with SV Elversberg.
Rummenigge said during an interview with Blickpunkt Sport: "I can only congratulate those in Stuttgart for finding - I'll use quotation marks here - an idiot who paid that much money. Because we certainly wouldn't have done that in Munich."
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What is Woltemade's value?
The bottom line, like anything, is what someone is willing to pay.
So Woltemade is worth what Newcastle paid for him: £69m.
Woltemade's last valuation €30m (£26.1m) was at the start of June.
What happened next? He had a breakout few months.
His last Transfermarkt valuation came a day after winning his first senior cap with Germany.
He then spearheaded Germany's front line at the Under-21 Euros, winning the Golden Boot and being named in the team of the tournament.
Undoubtedly that would add to his value, but would those exploits add £43m?
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Re-sale value?
While £69m for a player who had played just 69 top-flight matches prior to this season is a lot of money, there is an element of long-term thinking with the signing of Woltemade.
At 23, the player's best years should be very much ahead of him. The man he has replaced this summer, Alexander Isak, is a good blueprint for what Newcastle will hope for from the German.
"Woltemade at Newcastle, they could end up making money on him, because I think they've got him at a good price," said former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison.
"He's a young age, and I think he can be good in the next three or four years where they can make good money on him."
'We have arrived!' - fans unite after Newcastle victorypublished at 11:19 BST 2 October
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Newcastle off the mark in Champions League with convincing win over Union SG
We asked for your thoughts after Wednesday's game between Newcastle and Union Saint-Gilloise, which saw Eddie Howe's side take home their first Champions League win of the season.
Here are some of your comments:
Richard: We did to Union SG what other experienced Champions League teams have done to us in past seasons. They had a lot of passion and enthusiasm and big confidence. But we were cold, man! We were ruthless and relentless and just took them to pieces. This was the best, most controlled and dominant Champions League game because we were never in danger and we looked like veterans to USGs naïve newcomers. We have arrived!
Andy: A very solid performance with the players performing as a team and there was a real purposeful intent to win the game. More like this please as we move forward.
Seb: A win was essential but that stomp was a statement. We've got plenty of work to do so it's fantastic to see some pay off for the work that's already gone into the new squad. [Nick] Woltemade, [Anthony] Elanga and [Malick] Thiaw looked exceptional out there and things have started gelling really well so I can't wait until we have [Jacob] Ramsey and [Yoane] Wissa to take it even further.
Neil: Well, what I learned from the game was Newcastle United can score and control the game, something that was lacking in the league games for a full 90+ minutes.
Marcus: We needed this. A rock solid display from everyone including the coaches and subs. It all seemed to gel with a shift around at the back and two pacey wingers drifting in and out of the box, and even swapping wings. Woltemade showed some quality touches as well as the goal [I'm pretty sure he was trying to jump out of the way when it hit his foot] but we'll take that. In the end, quite comfortable and enjoyable to watch. At last.
Kelvin: Best performance of the season so far! Howay the lads!
'It will do them the world of good' - pundits praise attackerspublished at 08:54 BST 2 October
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BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily pundits Matthew Upson and Chris Sutton believes Newcastle four-goal haul in the Champions League will instill confidence in their attack in the Premier League.
In the aftermath of Alexander Isak's protracted exit over the summer, the Magpies have scored just four times in their opening six games.
However, a front three consisting of new signings Nick Woltemade and Anthony Elanga alongside Anthony Gordon started together for the first time on Wednesday and blew Union Saint-Gilloise away in Belgium.
"I think it's huge - especially coming away from home in the Champions League," said former Premier League striker Sutton.
"I'm very pleased for Woltemade. Coming into that role given the rumblings and surroundings over the summer was very difficult. To come in and score some goals and be a focal point early like he has been has been a really big boost for Newcastle.
"There's a lot of positives."
Former Arsenal defender Upson added: "It's big for them.
"We all know what happened in the summer and they've struggled for goals in the Premier League but there are encouraging signs. I thought it would be a tricky game but I was proven wrong.
"Union Saint-Gilloise have proven themselves to be a well organised outfit but to win as emphatically as Newcastle did will do them the world of good."
Union Saint-Gilloise 0-4 Newcastle: What Howe saidpublished at 08:47 BST 2 October
08:47 BST 2 October
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe speaking to the media after Wednesday's dominant Champions League win at Union Saint-Gilloise:
"Travelling out here, this was what we wanted - especially after the Arsenal ending. It was a big response from the players because it was a painful way to lose that game.
"The players had to dig deep, look within themselves and come out fighting again. That's what we do best. I thought it was a really good display.
"It was always going to be a tough game but I think as soon as we got that first goal it settled us down and we played really well.
"There was certainly some good bits from the front three. There a feeling we could score at any moment in the game. Two of the goals have come from penalties but we've scored four away from home. We couldn't have asked for any more and there were some good individual performances, which is good to see.
"I thought we attacked well and defended well. Any time you get a clean sheet in the Champions League away from home, it is a good statement to make.
"Hopefully it helps us when we return to the Premier League because we've been waiting for a performance like that. It wasn't perfect - there are things we can improve - but it was a big step in the right direction and in an important stage in the Champions League because we have to start well."
Analysis: Ruthless visitors clickpublished at 21:10 BST 1 October
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Ciaran Kelly Football reporter
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Why 'brilliant' Elanga was Newcastle's best player against Union SG
You would not have known Newcastle United were the Premier League's joint-lowest goalscorers. Not by the manner in which the ruthless visitors took Union apart on Wednesday night.
No wonder those Newcastle supporters in the away end repeatedly sang about how they did not want to go home after seeing their side finally click in the attacking third.
This was the first game in which Nick Woltemade, Anthony Elanga and Anthony Gordon have started together and the trio quickly caused Union problems.
Elanga, who had a hand in both of Newcastle's opening goals, tormented Fedde Leysen with his lightning pace.
Gordon is hardly a slouch, either, and the forward looks at home on this stage having already opened the scoring against Barcelona in Newcastle's opening Champions League fixture last month.
Rather than shying away, the Englishman embraced the responsibility of taking both of Newcastle's penalties.
He even had a role in Newcastle's fourth goal after winning the ball inside his own penalty area and playing a smart pass forward to William Osula, who teed up fellow substitute Barnes following a rapid breakaway.
And what about Woltemade?
Newcastle were called "idiots" by Bayern Munich supervisory board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge for spending £69m on the German, but he popped up with his third goal in just four starts at Lotto Park.
Woltemade's opener on Wednesday night was not exactly one for the highlight reel, but he has already shown innate ability to score typical 'number nine' goals by being in the right place at the right time inside the box in the opening weeks of his Newcastle career.
Sterner tests lie in wait in the weeks and months ahead as Newcastle look to qualify for the last 16, but this felt like a significant victory. In more ways than one.
Union Saint-Gilloise 0-4 Newcastle: What Elanga said published at 20:52 BST 1 October
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Newcastle United winger Anthony Elanga spoke to BBC Radio Newcastle after a dominant 4-0 win at Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League: "I'm really pleased with the performance. We owed it to the fans because we haven't had the best start to the season, but I think this will help us build momentum.
"We then need to keep that going and let the football do the talking.
"We played a good game from top to bottom. We need to build on this and carry it on in the Premier League, cup games and Champions League.
"It is important that we keep scoring goals the way that we did [tonight] and have that fluidity."
Did you know?
Newcastle United have registered their biggest ever Uefa Champions League win, while it was their biggest away win in major European competition since beating Sochaux 4-0 in the Uefa Cup in November 2004.
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