Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance better. That day with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |