Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four important Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something different. That day with West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |