Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something different. That day with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
