Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. The match against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
