Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates

Only minutes before the start in several important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.

Recent Team News

Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display

The Tyneside club performed horrible last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”

On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”

Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker

Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.

Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.

Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender

The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.

The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”

Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined

The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.

One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Changes

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.

Confirmed Starting XIs

The Bees versus United

Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.

Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.

Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)

The Eagles against Brighton

Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.

Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)

Aston Villa versus The Cherries

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.

Official: The referee (Leicestershire)

Forest v Leeds

Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Preamble

Alright, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.

  • Crystal Palace versus Brighton
  • Aston Villa against Bournemouth
  • The Bees versus The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest v United
Pos Team Played Goal Difference Points
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 The Blues 11 10 20
3 Manchester City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18
6 The Reds 10 4 18</
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