Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match with the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |