Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
