Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match against the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
