Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
