Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their European match.
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Right, several games today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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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