Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four important Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something better. The match against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
