Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day with West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England next week either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, 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 (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
