Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance better. That day against West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |