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

Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.

Recent Squad Updates

The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display

The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance better. The match against the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to begin picking up points.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”

Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker

Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.

Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.

Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back

Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.

The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”

Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Sidelined

The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.

One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.

Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Changes

Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.

the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European match.

Confirmed Lineups

The Bees versus United

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles against Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.

Referee: The referee (From the South East)

The Villans v AFC Bournemouth

Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.

Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)

Forest v Leeds

Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.

Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.

Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)

Preamble

Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.

  • Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
  • The Villans against The Cherries
  • The Bees v Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest v United
Position Club Played GD Points
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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Jennifer Yang

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