Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. That day against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
