Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
