Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. That day against the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
