Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four important Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something better. That day with West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
