Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance better. The match against the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
