Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against the London club was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
