Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance better. The match against the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
