Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce something different. That day against the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same team which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
