Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance better. That day against West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
