Just moments until kick-off in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something better. That day with West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their European game.
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |