Nottingham Forest make their Premier League return on today after 23 years away from the top flight and face an opening trip to Newcastle United.
Head coach Steve Cooper has a new-look Forest side to select from after making 12 summer signings including forward options Jesse Lingard, and record-signing Taiwo Awoniyi. The likes of Brennan Johnson and Sam Surridge will be competing for starting spots with the new arrivals.
Nigerian forward Awoniyi, who signed for for a record fee of over £17 million from Union Berlin, may have to wait for his chance and was only on the bench against Valencia in the final pre-season friendly as he adapts to a new league.
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While the summer transfer market continues all eyes will be on St. James' Park this afternoon as Forest bid for a perfect Premier League return. They face a Newcastle side who were steered away from relegation danger last season by head coach Eddie Howe.
Newcastle under their new owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, have been linked with a host of signings this summer but have made just three in goalkeeper Nick Pope along with defenders Sven Botman and Matt Targett.
The hosts have a poor record on the opening day of the season picking up just seven points from their previous ten opening games.
What time does the game kick off?
The match at St. James' Park will kick-off at 3pm on Saturday, August 6.
Is the game on TV?
No, the match will not be available to watch live in the UK as it is a 3pm Saturday kick-off but is being broadcast worldwide.
Viewers abroad can catch the action on Arena Sport, ViaPlay and SuperSport depending on where they are tuning into the game from.
It is one big change from Championship football to being back in the big time in that every game is broadcast abroad.
How else can I follow the game?
NottinghamshireLive's Jake Brigstock will be bringing you all the action and reaction from the ground via a live blog on our website.
He will also be bringing you all the post-match reaction shortly after the game.
Where can I watch the highlights of the game?
Match of the Day will show highlights of the game with the programme starting at 10.30pm on Saturday night. Sky Sports Premier League will also show a selected match in their Game of The Day programme at 8.30pm on Saturday night.
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