Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week versus the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
