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title: "Newcastle predicted XI: Nottingham Forest (H)"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2017/08/23/newcastle-predicted-xi-nottingham-forest-h/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Ryan Darby"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2017-08-23T14:50:28Z"
modified: "2017-08-23T14:50:28Z"
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# Newcastle predicted XI: Nottingham Forest (H)

Newcastle welcome Championship side Nottingham Forest to St James’ Park tonight in the Carabao Cup.

Rafa Benitez has spoken of his ambition to take the cup seriously this season but to also utilise the depth that United have available to them where possible, with changes to the XI likely.

The Magpies have failed to win either of their opening two games back in the Premier League so a win, albeit in the cup, will do the Newcastle squad the world of good.

Here is how we think Newcastle will line up tonight.