Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
