Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates

Just moments until kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.

Recent Team News

The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display

Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”

Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Forward

Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.

The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.

The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back

The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.

The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”

Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.

A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.

Squad Changes at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes

Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the subs on the bench.

the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's European game.

Official Starting XIs

Brentford vs Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.

Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace against The Seagulls

Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.

Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)

The Villans versus The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.

Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)

Forest v United

Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.

Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.

Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)

Preamble

Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.

  • The Eagles v The Seagulls
  • The Villans against Bournemouth
  • Brentford versus The Magpies
  • Forest v Leeds
Pos Club Played GD Pts
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 The Blues 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</
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