Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their European match.
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Alright, four games today 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
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