Newcastle Aims for Redemption After Last Week’s Loss

Newcastle, England — Newcastle United‘s head coach, Eddie Howe, admitted his team struggled last week in a disappointing loss to West Ham. In his pre-match interview ahead of today’s game, Howe emphasized the need for a strong response. “We have to deliver something different. That day was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to start picking up points,” he stated.

In team news, Newcastle will miss key player Anthony Gordon due to a slight problem in his hip. Howe confirmed, “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip, and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”

For Nottingham Forest, a crucial player, Chris Wood, remains sidelined, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson, and Dan Ndoye return to the squad. Lukas Nmecha takes over from the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who was ineffective in last week’s match against Brighton.

Crystal Palace sees Adam Wharton return, but Marc Guéhi is out with a bone bruise and has been using crutches, according to manager Oliver Glasner. “At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well,” he added.

The match today features significant stakes, with four games across the Premier League kicking off at 2 PM. Bournemouth can secure a second-place finish with a win, while Crystal Palace has a chance to enter the top five. Additionally, the clash between Nottingham Forest and Leeds represents a critical contest for both teams in the relegation battle.

With the stakes high, both fans and players are anticipating an intense afternoon at the City Ground, as teams look to turn around their fortunes.