Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day with the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
