Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce something different. That day against the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
