Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in several important Premier League matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something better. That day against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
