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 matches, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance better. The match with the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to start picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
