Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. That day against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |