Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
