Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something better. The match with the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
