Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
