Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
