Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance better. The match with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
