Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance better. The match with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we need to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | 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</ |
