Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
