Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we need to start picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
