Alexander Isak’s 93rd-minute winner from the penalty spot ensured the Magpies go into the two-week international break on the back of a win, which has put them two points behind fourth place Tottenham Hotspur with two games in-hand.
There are 17 days between Forest and United’s next match against Manchester United at St James’ Park on Sunday April 2, and Howe has decided to fill some of that time by taking his squad to the United Arab Emirates.
“Immediately it’ll be a little bit of rest after an intense period of game, then we’ll get back to training and preparation for Manchester United,” said Howe. He then told BBC Newcastle: “I think we’re away for about five or six days. We’ll be training and making sure we’re fit and focused for the last part of the season.”
However, as highlighted by NewcastleWorld earlier today, not all of Howe’s squad are currently in Dubai. Here’s a list of the players we know aren’t there, at the time of writing:
“Immediately it’ll be a little bit of rest after an intense period of game, then we’ll get back to training and preparation for Manchester United,” said Howe. He then told BBC Newcastle: “I think we’re away for about five or six days. We’ll be training and making sure we’re fit and focused for the last part of the season.”
5. Kieran Trippier - international duty
Nick Pope was forced to withdraw from the England squad with a knock but Trippier is available to feature against Italy and Ukraine.
6. Miguel Almiron - injured
Almiron is understood to be spending time with his family after being ruled out for six weeks with a thigh injury sustained in training. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
7. Joelinton - in Brazil
Joelinton has spent the last few days back in Brazil with his fiancée partying with friends and family. Photo: Michael Regan
8. Ryan Fraser - out of the squad
Fraser has fallen out with Howe and has spent the last few weeks training with the under-21s. Photo: Jan Kruger