Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |