Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. That day against West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |