Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce a performance better. That day against West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
