Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance better. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
