Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
