Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match against the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
