Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance better. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
