Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several important English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
