Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. That day against West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
