Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in four important English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance better. The match with West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
