Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce something different. The match with West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
