Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something better. That day with the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to start picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
