Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day against West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | 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</ |
