Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in several important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something different. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
