Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce something better. That day with West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
