Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several important English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. That day against the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
