Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. The match with the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
