Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance different. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
