Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance better. The match with the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
