Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week versus the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce a performance better. That day against West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
