Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day with West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
