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

Just moments until the start in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.

Recent Team News

The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance

Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. That day against the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin earning points.”

Regarding the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward

Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.

The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.

Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back

Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.

The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”

Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out

Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.

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

Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Adjustments

Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.

Confirmed Starting XIs

The Bees versus United

Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.

Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.

Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles v Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.

Referee: The referee (West Sussex)

Aston Villa v The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)

Forest against Leeds

Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.

Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Match Preview

Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.

  • The Eagles versus The Seagulls
  • The Villans v The Cherries
  • Brentford v Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest against 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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