Just moments before the start in four important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something different. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
