Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance better. That day with West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has 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 with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
