Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something better. That day against the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
