Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something different. That day with West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |