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

Just moments before kick-off in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.

Latest Team News

Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display

Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day with the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”

Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”

Forest Still Be Without Key Forward

Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.

The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.

Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender

Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.

Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”

Injury Setback for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.

One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.

Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.

the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.

Official Starting XIs

Brentford vs Newcastle

Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.

Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace v The Seagulls

Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.

Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)

Aston Villa versus The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.

Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)

Nottm Forest v United

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.

Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Match Preview

Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.

  • The Eagles v The Seagulls
  • Aston Villa against Bournemouth
  • The Bees versus Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest against Leeds
Pos Club P GD Points
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 The Black Cats 11 4 19
5 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18
6 The Reds 10 4 18</
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