Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something different. The match with the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
