Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance different. The match against West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
