Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. That day with West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
