Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce something better. That day against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Injury Blow for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
