Just moments before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce something better. The match against the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their Europa League match.
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Alright, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
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