Only minutes before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day against West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get to the top five.
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
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