Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
