Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several important Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance different. That day with the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
