Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce something better. The match with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
