Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. That day with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
