Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. The match with the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
