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

Just moments before kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.

Latest Squad Updates

The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display

The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to begin earning points.”

Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”

Forest Still Miss Important Forward

Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.

The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.

The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender

Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.

The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”

Injury Blow for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.

One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes

Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.

the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.

Confirmed Starting XIs

The Bees versus Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.

Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)

The Eagles v Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.

Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)

Aston Villa versus The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)

Forest against Leeds

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.

Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.

Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Preamble

Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.

  • The Eagles v Brighton
  • The Villans against The Cherries
  • The Bees v The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest v United
Position Team P GD Pts
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 The Blues 11 10 20
3 Manchester City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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