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

Just moments until kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.

Recent Squad Updates

The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display

The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce something better. That day against the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning results.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”

Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward

Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.

The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.

Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back

The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.

Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”

Injury Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.

A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.

the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.

Official Starting XIs

Brentford versus United

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.

Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles against The Seagulls

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.

Match official: The referee (West Sussex)

The Villans v AFC Bournemouth

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Official: The referee (Leicestershire)

Nottm Forest v United

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.

Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Preamble

Right, several games today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.

  • Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
  • The Villans v The Cherries
  • The Bees v Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest against Leeds
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 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18
6 The Reds 10 4 18</
Lisa Sandoval
Lisa Sandoval

Lead game designer and narrative writer at Harvest Games, passionate about creating immersive storytelling experiences in indie games.