Only minutes until the start in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that 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, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |