Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
