A Berlin-based political analyst with a decade of experience covering European affairs and a passion for investigative journalism.
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something different. The match with West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Right, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get to a European spot.
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
A Berlin-based political analyst with a decade of experience covering European affairs and a passion for investigative journalism.