Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. The match against West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
