Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
