Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance better. That day against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
