Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage

Only minutes until the start in several important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.

Recent Squad Updates

Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display

The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something better. That day against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”

Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker

Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.

Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.

The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender

The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.

Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”

Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined

Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.

One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.

Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Changes

The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.

Official Lineups

Brentford vs United

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.

Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace v Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.

Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.

Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)

The Villans versus The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.

AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.

Official: The referee (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest v Leeds

Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.

Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Match Preview

Right, four matches today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.

  • Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
  • The Villans against The Cherries
  • The Bees v The Magpies
  • Forest v United
Position Club Played Goal Difference Pts
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Manchester City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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