Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something different. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
