Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
