Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four important English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we have to start picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
