Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something better. That day with West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
