Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something better. The match against West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |