Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
