Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something better. The match with the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their European game.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
