Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something different. The match against the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa from their European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
