Only minutes before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match with West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League match.
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
| Position | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
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