Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance better. The match against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team that defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
