Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in four important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. âWe must produce something better. That day with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, weâve learnt a lot. At this point we have to start picking up results.â
Regarding the winger: âHe wasnât close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip and itâs an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.â
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc GuÃĐhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that GuÃĐhi âhas a bone bruise, heâs on support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.â
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frankâs side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howeâs team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasnerâs men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbiâs side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farkeâs team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
