Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance better. That day with the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team that defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
