Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
