Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something better. The match with West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to begin earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
