Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something better. That day against the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
