Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance better. That day with West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
