Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something better. The match with West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
