Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something different. That day against the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Toon as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |