Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance better. That day with West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
