Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something better. The match against the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
