Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
