Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. That day against West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
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