Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four crucial Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something better. That day with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
