Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
