Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something different. That day against West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same team which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Club | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
