Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage

Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.

Recent Team News

The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display

Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day with West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”

On the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”

Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward

Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.

The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.

The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender

The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.

The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week either.”

Injury Setback for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.

A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their Europa League match.

Confirmed Starting XIs

The Bees versus United

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.

Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles against The Seagulls

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.

Referee: The referee (West Sussex)

Aston Villa v The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.

Official: The referee (From the Midlands)

Forest v United

Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.

Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.

Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)

Match Preview

Right, four matches today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.

  • The Eagles versus The Seagulls
  • The Villans against Bournemouth
  • The Bees versus Newcastle
  • Forest against Leeds
Pos Club P GD Points
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 The Blues 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 The Reds 10 4 18</
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