Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance better. The match against the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | 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</ |
