Both Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest are hoping to recover from losses when they play each other on Sunday at St. James’ Park.
After his team did not show up at the Etihad on Saturday, Eddie Howe will be praying that they do on Sunday.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s team, meanwhile, will be hoping to recover after losing 2-1 to Fulham in their most recent game. This season, they have been excellent at it.
In the Champions League competition, it’s also a crucial match, particularly for Newcastle, who trail third-place Nottingham Forest by six points.
Chris Sutton predicts a Newcastle win on Sunday
Being a boy Chris Sutton, a Nottingham Forest supporter, has given the BBC his score prediction for Sunday, and he says he hasn’t let his emotions to control him.
“As the BBC’s authority on forecasts, I always strive to follow my instincts rather than my emotions.
With this game, which is crucial for both sides in the race for the top four, that is what I am doing.
“I would love to suggest that my boyhood team, Nottingham Forest, will rebound to their loss to Fulham, but I think it’s rather easy to predict this game because I think Newcastle will recover from their terrible performance and outcome against Manchester City last weekend.
“I simply believe that their entire team will respond, as well as Alexander Isak, who was kept very quiet by City.
“Sutton’s prediction: 2-0”
This weekend, we want all of our players to have a significant response.
We need a strong response from everyone who walked onto the Etihad pitch last week when Manchester City thrashed Newcastle, not only Alexander Isak.
We must admit that Sutton’s prediction is audacious, particularly in light of Paul Merson’s cautious strategy.
This time, hopefully, the former Blackburn man has it right.
