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Nottingham Post
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Luke Pawley

Newcastle United suffer injury blow ahead of Nottingham Forest visit for Premier League opener

Newcastle United will likely be without midfielder Jonjo Shelvey when they welcome Nottingham Forest in their Premier League opener on August 6.

Shelvey has picked up a hamstring injury over the summer and will be out for "around two weeks", meaning he could miss the game at St. James' Park next weekend when Forest come to town.

The 30-year-old made 24 Premier League appearances last season but could be set to play a lesser role under Eddie Howe during the season ahead. They have not signed any central midfielders yet this summer, but have been linked with several who could push Shelvey down the pecking order.

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