Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in four important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. The match with West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
