Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce a performance better. The match with the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
