Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something different. The match with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
