Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
