Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. That day against the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
