Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several important English top division matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something different. The match against the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four games today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |