Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
