Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day with the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
