Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. The match with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
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