Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match with West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are 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 after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
