Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible last week versus the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
