Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several important Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
