Newcastle United vs. Nottingham Forest team news: Have Eddie Howe, Nuno Espirito Santo reacted to recent defeats?

Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest have announced their starting lineups for Sunday's Premier League game.

Last time out, Newcastle succumbed to a tame 4-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City, while Forest went down by a 2-1 scoreline to Fulham.

As a result, both Eddie Howe and Nuno Espirito Santo have tinkered with their teams, with the Magpies making making three alterations to their first XI.

The most notable inclusion is that of youngster Lewis Miley, with the 18-year-old making his first Premier League start of the season due to injury issues.

Goalkeeper Nick Pope and defender Valentino Livramento have also returned to the side, with Martin Dubravka, Kieran Trippier and Sandro Tonali the players to miss out.

Forward Callum Wilson remains on the substitutes' bench as he continues to build up his fitness.

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Change of system for Forest

As for Forest, Nuno has opted to revert back to his previous tried-and-tested back four, ditching the defensive three that he has recently opted for.

That has led to Morato dropping out of the team to accommodate the return of Callum Hudson-Odoi further forward, the winger taking his spot on the left flank.

Meanwhile, an injury to Danilo has led to Nicolas Dominguez being selected in the engine room alongside former Newcastle man Elliot Anderson.

Newcastle United XI: Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Willock, Guimaraes, Miley; Murphy, Isak, Gordon

Subs: Dubravka, Trippier, Tonali, Wilson, Barnes, Targett, Krafth, Osula, Longstaff

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Dominguez, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

Subs: Hennessey, Morato, Sangare, Awoniyi, Toffolo, Moreno, Jota, Yates, Sosa