Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
