🔗 Share this article Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage Just moments before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies. Recent Squad Updates Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. The match against the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we have to begin picking up points.” On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.” Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back. Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round. Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which beat Leeds last week. Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England next week either.” Fitness Blow for Toon as Gordon Sidelined Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup. A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in. Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth. the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match. Confirmed Lineups Brentford vs Newcastle Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt. Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale. Official: The match official (Warwickshire) Crystal Palace v Brighton Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder. Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola. Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex) The Villans v The Cherries Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker. AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward. Official: The referee (From the Midlands) Nottm Forest v Leeds Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott. Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder. Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under) Preamble Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot. The Eagles v The Seagulls The Villans v The Cherries Brentford versus The Magpies Nottingham Forest against United Position Team P Goal Difference Points 1 Arsenal 11 15 26 2 Chelsea 11 10 20 3 Manchester City 10 12 19 4 The Black Cats 11 4 19 5 Spurs 11 9 18 6 The Reds 10 4 18</
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. The match against the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we have to begin picking up points.” On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back. Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which beat Leeds last week. Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Gordon Sidelined Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup. A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth. the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.