Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something better. That day with West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
