Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four important Premier League matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance better. That day with West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
