Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates

Only minutes before the start in several important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.

Recent Squad Updates

The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance

Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to begin picking up results.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward

Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.

Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.

The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back

The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.

Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”

Injury Blow for Toon as Gordon Misses Out

Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.

One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.

Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Changes

Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.

Official Lineups

The Bees vs Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.

Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.

Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)

The Eagles v The Seagulls

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.

Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)

The Villans versus The Cherries

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)

Nottm Forest against United

Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.

Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Match Preview

Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.

  • Crystal Palace v Brighton
  • Aston Villa v The Cherries
  • Brentford v Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest v United
Position Team P Goal Difference Points
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 The Blues 11 10 20
3 Manchester 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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