Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something better. The match with West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no 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 had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
