Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. That day with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
