Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance better. The match against West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
