Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance different. The match with the London club was painful for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa from their European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
