Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
