Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something better. The match against the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
