Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce something better. That day against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged team that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
