Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match against West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we have to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
