Just moments before the start in four important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not feature for England next week as well.”
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Right, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
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