Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance better. That day with West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
