Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something different. The match with West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, 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 Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | 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</ |