Just moments until the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce something different. That day with West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
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