Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
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