Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. Now we need to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |