Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. That day with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
