Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something better. That day with West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
