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

Just moments until the start in four crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.

Recent Team News

The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display

Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce a performance better. That day against the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up points.”

On the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”

Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker

Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.

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

Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender

Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.

The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”

Injury Setback for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined

The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.

One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Adjustments

The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.

the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League game.

Confirmed Lineups

Brentford vs Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.

Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)

The Eagles v The Seagulls

Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.

Referee: The referee (From the South East)

The Villans v The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.

AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)

Nottm Forest against United

Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.

Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)

Preamble

Right, several matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace can get to the top five.

  • Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
  • Aston Villa v Bournemouth
  • The Bees versus Newcastle
  • Forest against United
Position Team Played 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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