Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
