Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance better. That day with West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
