Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something different. That day with West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |