Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates

Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.

Recent Team News

Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display

Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something better. That day against the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”

On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward

Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.

The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back

The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated Leeds last week.

Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”

Fitness Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out

The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.

A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.

Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments

Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from their Europa League match.

Official Starting XIs

Brentford versus United

Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace v The Seagulls

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.

Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)

Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth

Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.

Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)

Forest against Leeds

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.

Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Preamble

Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.

  • The Eagles v The Seagulls
  • Aston Villa against The Cherries
  • Brentford v Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest against Leeds
Position Club Played GD Pts
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 The Blues 11 10 20
3 Manchester City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 The Reds 10 4 18</
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