Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day with the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
