Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in several important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
