Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games today 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
