Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match with West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even walk. Currently it appears he will not feature for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
