Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in four crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce a performance better. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa from their European match.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
