Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several crucial Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something better. The match with West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |