Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. That day against the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we need to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
