Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day with the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
