Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four important Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce something different. The match against West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
