Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. The match with West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
