Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day with the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
