Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four important Premier League matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something different. The match with West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
