Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in several important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
