Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day with West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League game.
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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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