Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something different. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
