Only minutes until the start in four crucial English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Newcastle performed horrible last week against the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance better. The match with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get into the top five.
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
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