Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in several crucial Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. The match with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same team that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against 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 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
