Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
