Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their European game.
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
| Pos | Club | Played | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
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