Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance different. The match against the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
