Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. The match against the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger 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 in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
