Just moments until kick-off in several important Premier League matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance better. That day against the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their Europa League match.
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
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