Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several important Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance better. That day against the London club was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
