Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
