Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates

Just moments before the start in several crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute events.

Latest Squad Updates

The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display

Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. That day against West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”

On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”

Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker

Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.

The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back

The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.

The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”

Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out

Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.

One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.

Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.

the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.

Confirmed Starting XIs

The Bees vs Newcastle

Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.

Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace against The Seagulls

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.

Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.

Match official: The referee (From the South East)

The Villans v The Cherries

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Official: The referee (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest v United

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Match Preview

Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.

  • Crystal Palace v Brighton
  • Aston Villa v Bournemouth
  • The Bees v Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest v United
Pos Club Played Goal Difference Points
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 The Blues 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 The Black Cats 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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