Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several important English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something different. The match against West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
