Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something different. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
