Newcastle United chase silverware this season, opening their EFL Cup campaign away at Nottingham Forest. The match is on Wednesday, August 28, with kick-off at 8 PM BST. Here is our Newcastle predicted lineup as the Magpies chase their first domestic trophy since 1955.<\/p>\n
Newcastle used a 4-3-3 formation in their draw against Bournemouth last weekend. The Magpies made a couple of changes to the starting lineup compared to their season opener, one of which was enforced.<\/p>\n
Lewis Hall and Lloyd Kelly have alternated at left-back and Emil Krafth came in to replace the suspended Fabian Schar. Those were the only two changes made by Eddie Howe last weekend.<\/p>\n
Read More: <\/strong>Wolves \u2018Close to Agreement\u2019 for Cheap Aaron Ramsdale Alternative<\/a><\/p>\n However, the EFL Cup presents an opportunity for squad rotation. Whilst he has insisted that he \u201cwill try and play a really strong team to progress\u201d, Howe confirmed he \u201cwill make changes\u201d.<\/p>\n Newcastle have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the season, backing up their home win against Southampton with a draw at Bournemouth<\/a>. This follows a strong pre-season where the Magpies lost just once.<\/p>\n Furthermore, they have excelled in the last two editions of the EFL Cup, reaching the quarter-finals and final. This included beating both Manchester clubs last season, before a shoot-out loss at the hands of Chelsea.<\/p>\nNewcastle\u2019s Recent Form and Tactics<\/strong><\/h3>\n