Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce something different. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
