Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
