Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. That day with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | 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</ |
