Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance better. The match against the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
