Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance different. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa from their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
