Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day against West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at 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. The Seagulls field the same team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
