Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce something different. That day with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
