Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
