Just moments until the start in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something better. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | 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</ |
Isla Mariner is a seasoned maritime journalist with over a decade of experience covering shipping, ports, and ocean conservation.