Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
