Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates

Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.

Recent Squad Updates

Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display

Newcastle performed dreadful last week against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance better. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning results.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”

Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker

Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.

Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.

The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Defender

Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.

The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”

Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out

The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.

One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.

Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Changes

The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.

the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.

Confirmed Starting XIs

The Bees versus Newcastle

Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.

Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.

Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)

The Eagles v Brighton

Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.

Referee: The referee (West Sussex)

Aston Villa v The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.

Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.

Official: The referee (Leicestershire)

Forest against United

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.

Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.

Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)

Match Preview

Right, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.

  • The Eagles versus Brighton
  • The Villans against Bournemouth
  • The Bees versus The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest against Leeds
Position Club 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 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18
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