Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
