Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance better. The match against West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
