Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce a performance different. The match with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa from their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |