Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something different. That day with West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their Europa League game.
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
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