Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
