Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important English top division matches, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something different. That day against the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa from their European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |