Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several important English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something different. That day with West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
