Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. âWe must deliver something different. That day against West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.â
Regarding the winger: âHe wasnât close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip and itâs an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.â
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc GuĂŠhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender âis suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he canât even walk. Currently it appears he canât feature for England in the upcoming matches either.â
Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasnerâs men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbiâs side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emeryâs team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraolaâs side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
