Newcastle United are back in Premier League action as they welcome newly-promoted Nottingham Forest to St. James' Park for the campaign opener. Eddie Howe has two new recruits and a returning star to his ranks this summer despite struggling to add attacking outlets to his squad in recent weeks.
Social media has been ablaze with discussion as to who the Magpies boss should start on Saturday, with Sven Botman potentially in line for his debut. In attack, Miguel Almiron and Ryan Fraser will battle it out on the right wing as Howe debates which three midfielders to go with.
Chronicle Live's team of Newcastle United writers are on hand to offer their ideal starting XI's ahead of the Premier League curtain raiser.
