Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something different. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
