Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
