Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance better. The match against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
