Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | 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</ |
