Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something different. The match against West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
