Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something different. The match with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
