Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage

Only minutes before kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.

Latest Squad Updates

The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display

Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match against the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin picking up points.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker

Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.

The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.

The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender

The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which beat Leeds in their last outing.

The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week either.”

Injury Setback for Toon as Gordon Misses Out

The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.

A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments

The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after their Europa League match.

Confirmed Lineups

The Bees versus United

Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)

The Eagles against Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.

Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)

The Villans v AFC Bournemouth

Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.

Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)

Forest against United

Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.

Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.

Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)

Preamble

Alright, four games today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.

  • The Eagles v The Seagulls
  • Aston Villa against Bournemouth
  • The Bees v Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest v Leeds
Position Team P Goal Difference Points
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 The Blues 11 10 20
3 Manchester City 10 12 19
4 The Black Cats 11 4 19
5 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18
6 The Reds 10 4 18</
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