Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day with West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
