Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in four important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce something better. That day with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
