Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something better. That day with the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa from their European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
