Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something different. That day with the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
