Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four important Premier League matches, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. The match against West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |