Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
