Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
