Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce something better. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
