Only minutes before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something different. The match against West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
| Position | Team | P | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
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