Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week versus West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
