Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several important English top division matches, each beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance better. The match against the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
