Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance better. The match with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
