Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something better. That day against the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
