What changes what
Eddie Howe is just before the TNT sports cameras to talk through the absence of Kieran Trippier and Joe Willock who influence his plans.
“We have to find the right balance today,” said the tone boss.
“It was a difficult one this week, Kieran lost [Trippier] And [Joe] Willock, two major players for us.
“It meant adjustment because their qualities that you can no longer find.
“But we brought in top players today.
“[Sven] Botman and [Anthony] Gordon, they have huge – and his historically huge – players for us.
“Hopefully we will deliver a good performance.”
‘Huge’
Enzo Maresca is no doubt about the size of the task this lunch time.
On Saturday he said: “It’s a big one, it’s a huge one.
“Manchester United will be a big one. Nottingham Forest will be a big one.
“Each of them will be big competitions, and on Sunday it is the chance to start in the right way.
“We are on a good run, in a good mood, and hopefully we can play and win a good game.
“We are going to try to win the three games we have. How many points do we need to complete the top five?
“No idea because it depends on the other results.
“We just have to be aimed at ourselves and try to win the three games. That is the focus.”
Top at the top
The race for the Champions League places is really warmed up – especially after Man City had dropped points against Southampton on Saturday.
These two, City, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest can all still end in the top places.
This is a huge game on the way to the last days of the season.
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