Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
