Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several important Premier League matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. That day against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
