Paul Merson expects Newcastle United to brush aside Nottingham Forest this weekend. The former Arsenal winner has predicted a 2-0 victory for the Magpies in their Premier League opener.
Despite forecasting a win, Merson thinks “the pressure is on” Newcastle after a solid end to the campaign in 2021-22. The Saudi-backed takeover has also raised expectations on Tyneside, with around £150million spent on first-time additions since Mike Ashley sold the club.
Forest provide a stern test as they make their Premier League return after 23 years. Play-off triumph in May ended their exile from the top flight but Merson believes Eddie Howe’s men will be too much for the Reds on home soil.
