Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something better. That day against the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
