Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
