Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce something better. That day with the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
