Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four important Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. âWe have to deliver something better. That day against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start picking up results.â
Regarding Anthony Gordon: âHe wasnât close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.â
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender âhas a bone bruise, heâs on crutches and he canât so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he canât play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.â
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa from their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frankâs side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howeâs team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbiâs side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emeryâs team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraolaâs side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |