🔗 Share this article Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates Just moments before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute events. Latest Squad Updates Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.” Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.” Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back. The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round. The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing. Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.” Injury Blow for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in. One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in. Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench. the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game. Confirmed Starting XIs Brentford vs Newcastle Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder. Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper. Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire) The Eagles v The Seagulls Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder. Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder. Referee: The referee (From the South East) Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand. Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi. Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands) Forest against United Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster. Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev. Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under) Match Preview Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb into a European spot. The Eagles versus The Seagulls The Villans v The Cherries The Bees v Newcastle Nottingham Forest v United Pos Club P Goal Difference Points 1 Arsenal 11 15 26 2 The Blues 11 10 20 3 Manchester City 10 12 19 4 The Black Cats 11 4 19 5 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18 6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.” Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back. The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing. Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in. One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench. the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.