Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce a performance better. That day against the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
