Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage

Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.

Latest Team News

Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display

Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to begin earning points.”

On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward

Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.

The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back

Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.

The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”

Injury Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.

One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.

Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.

the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.

Official Lineups

The Bees versus United

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.

Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles v Brighton

Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.

Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)

Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.

AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Official: The referee (From the Midlands)

Forest against United

Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.

Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.

Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Preamble

Right, several matches today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.

  • The Eagles versus The Seagulls
  • The Villans v The Cherries
  • The Bees versus The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest against Leeds
Pos Team Played Goal Difference Pts
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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