Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week versus the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. That day with West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, 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, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
