Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something different. That day against West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
