Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce something different. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |