Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. That day with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. 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 v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
