Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. âWe have to deliver a performance different. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, weâve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.â
On Anthony Gordon: âHe wasnât close in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip and itâs a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.â
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding GuĂ©hi âis suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.â
Injury Blow for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howeâs team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasnerâs men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraolaâs side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farkeâs team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two oâclock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
