Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
