Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day against the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
