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

Just moments until the start in several important English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.

Recent Squad Updates

The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display

Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. The match with West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”

Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker

Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.

The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender

The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.

The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”

Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.

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

Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments

Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.

the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's European game.

Confirmed Lineups

Brentford versus Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)

Crystal Palace v The Seagulls

Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.

Match official: The referee (West Sussex)

The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth

Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.

Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)

Forest v United

Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.

Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.

Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)

Preamble

Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace may climb into a European spot.

  • The Eagles versus The Seagulls
  • The Villans v Bournemouth
  • Brentford v Newcastle
  • Forest against Leeds
Position Club P Goal Difference Pts
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 The Blues 11 10 20
3 Manchester City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 The Reds 10 4 18</
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