Newcastle United have been told to expect an incredibly difficult Premier League opening day clash against Nottingham Forest.
Steve Cooper and his staff now know that they will kick-off their top-flight campaign on August 6 with a trip north to St James' Park. But the Magpies, managed by Eddie Howe, have been sent a direct warning about Forest, with Ben Foster advising them that the Reds will be no walkovers on the opening day of the season.
The eight-time England international is currently a free agent having spent the past four years at Watford, and the 39-year-old made the comments about Forest on his 'The Fozcast' podcast.