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Aston Villa at Preston North End (FA Cup) Starting Lineup Predictions

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For Aston Villa FC, this season has been a bit of a mixed bag. In the FA Cup, they're reached the quarterfinals, where they have the benefit of the easiest draw of this round in Preston North End. Taking on a middle of the Championship table side, hence a lower tier team, sets them up for success this weekend. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Preston North End (FA Cup) Starting Lineup Predictions

Aston Villa at Preston Team News: Ollie Watkins, Ross Barkley, Brad Potts

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Just two injury concerns for Aston Villa as they prep for this weekend's FA Cup quarterfinal clash at Preston North End. Midfielder Ross Barkley (calf) and Ollie Watkins (knee) will both need to pass late fitness tests in order to make the matchday squad at Deepdale. Obviously Watkins is the far more important of the two, and that's good news for manager Unai Emery, as he is … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Preston Team News: Ollie Watkins, Ross Barkley, Brad Potts

Manchester City at AFC Bournemouth (FA Cup) Starting Lineup Predictions

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It's just the third ever FA Cup quarterfinal appearance for AFC Bournemouth, who welcome in, wait for it, Manchester City! Yes, the Cherries get to host the event- that's the good news. The bad news is, it's City who's coming to visit. Although this current iteration of City is a much more manageable proposition. … [Read more...] about Manchester City at AFC Bournemouth (FA Cup) Starting Lineup Predictions

Man City at Bournemouth Team News: Oscar Bobb, Bernardo Silva, Marcos Senesi

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Is Oscar Bobb going to make his season debut on Sunday in the FA Cup quarterfinals at AFC Bournemouth? The only thing that's standing in his way is match fitness. Oscar Bobb has completed every other step in his rehab, up to this point. Now it's simply time to just get on the pitch. Elsewhere Bernardo Silva is a doubt for the cup clash due to some kind of mysterious, … [Read more...] about Man City at Bournemouth Team News: Oscar Bobb, Bernardo Silva, Marcos Senesi

Nottingham Forest at Brighton (FA Cup) Starting Lineup Predictions

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Nottingham Forest travels to Brighton, for the first ever FA Cup meeting between these two clubs. The two sides will clash in the quarterfinal round, and despite the Trees being as tricky as they have been in recent memory, they're the underdogs here. They're substantially higher up in table than Brighton, yet it's the host Seagulls who are pegged with the higher probability … [Read more...] about Nottingham Forest at Brighton (FA Cup) Starting Lineup Predictions

Nott Forest at Brighton Team News: Lewis Dunk, Chris Wood

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The international break could prove to be quite kind to Brighton & Hove Albion, as manager Fabian Hurzeler indicated he could get a few players back from injury. The list includes Lewis Dunk (chest/abdomen), Joel Veltman (knee), Matt O’Riley (also an ankle/foot problem) and Solly March (knock). "So, when we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of an international … [Read more...] about Nott Forest at Brighton Team News: Lewis Dunk, Chris Wood

Fulham vs Crystal Palace (FA Cup) Team News: Mateta, Ward, Tete

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It's going to be an interesting return to club action as the current March international break winds down. We still won't see Premier League action until next week, as the weekend brings on the FA Cup quarterfinals, the first of which sees Fulham hosting Crystal Palace. And today brought some big injury news, at least on the Palace front, in regards to Jean-Philippe Mateta. So … [Read more...] about Fulham vs Crystal Palace (FA Cup) Team News: Mateta, Ward, Tete

Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton

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Brighton & Hove Albion is a club that Newcastle United just can't seem to solve. They've won only twice in the last 15 (D7L6) across all competitions against them. The Seagulls have already won 1-0 at St. James Park (in a Premier League fixture) earlier this season, so they will probably strongly fancy their chances on Sunday in FA Cup competition. … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton

Newcastle Team News vs Brighton: Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson

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Obviously, Alexander Isak is the name that's upfront and center when it comes to the Newcastle United injury situation right now. He missed out entirely of the 2-0 loss to Liverpool in midweek, due to a groin injury. "I haven't seen him since the game," Eddie Howe said of Isak earlier today, during his pre FA Cup press conference. … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News vs Brighton: Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson