Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several important English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something different. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
