Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something better. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
