Only minutes until the start in four crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute events.
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match with the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after their Europa League game.
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester 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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