Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance better. The match with West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches today 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
