Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. The match against the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
