Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. The match against the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
