Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several important English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. That day against the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
