Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, 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, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |