Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in four important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something better. That day against the London club was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |