Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something different. That day with West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we need to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
