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Premier League Match Lineups
Stay updated with the latest Premier League team news as starting lineups are announced. We will provide confirmed team sheets for today’s Premier League fixtures as they become available.
Bournemouth vs Ipswich
Bournemouth: Arrizabalaga, Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Christie, Cook, Ouattara, Scott, Semenyo, Evanilson. Substitutes: Dennis, Senesi, Brooks, Adams, Soler, Jebbison, Hill, Silcott-Duberry, Winterburn.
Ipswich: Palmer, Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Burgess, Townsend, Morsy, Cajuste, Johnson, Enciso, Broadhead, Delap. Substitutes: Walton, Woolfenden, Phillips, Chaplin, Jack Taylor, Greaves, Hirst, Philogene-Bidace, Clarke.
Referee: Robert Jones.
Brighton vs Aston Villa
Brighton: Verbruggen, Hinshelwood, van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan, Gomez, Ayari, Adingra, Gruda, Mitoma, Joao Pedro. Substitutes: Rushworth, March, Cashin, Minteh, Welbeck, Baleba, O’Riley, Tasker, Wieffer.
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Tielemans, Rogers, McGinn, Ramsey, Rashford. Substitutes: Olsen, Disasi, Mings, Watkins, Garcia, Malen, Maatsen, Onana, Asensio.
Referee: Stuart Attwell.
Manchester City vs Leicester
Manchester City: Ederson, Matheus Luiz, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Gonzalez, Gundogan, Savio, Grealish, Doku, Marmoush. Substitutes: Ortega, Kovacic, De Bruyne, Silva, Vitor Reis, Foden, Bobb, Lewis, McAtee.
Leicester: Hermansen, Faes, Coady, Thomas, Justin, Ndidi, Soumare, Kristiansen, Daka, El Khannous, Vardy. Substitutes: Buonanotte, Coulibaly, Skipp, Ricardo Pereira, Ayew, De Cordova-Reid, Okoli, Mavididi, Stolarczyk.
Referee: Darren England.
Newcastle vs Brentford
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Murphy, Isak, Barnes. Substitutes: Dubravka, Wilson, Krafth, Osula, Willock, Longstaff, Miley, Neave, Shahar.
Brentford: Flekken, van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Janelt, Mbeumo, Yarmolyuk, Schade, Wissa. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Mee, Ajer, Damsgaard, Konak, Maghoma, Kayode, Kim, Morgan.
Referee: Peter Bankes.
Southampton vs Crystal Palace
Southampton: Ramsdale, Stephens, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis, Walker-Peters, Downes, Ugochukwu, Manning, Fernandes, Onuachu, Sulemana. Substitutes: McCarthy, Aribo, Bree, Wood-Gordon, Sugawara, Archer, Dibling, Welington, Bella-Kotchap.
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Clyne, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell, Sarr, Eze, Mateta. Substitutes: Turner, Ward, Nketiah, Franca, Kamada, Esse, Chilwell, Devenny, Kporha.
Referee: Andrew Madley.
Premier League Season Heats Up
With the Premier League season entering its final stages next month, the stakes are higher than ever. As the campaign draws to a close, each team’s position in the league table is becoming increasingly defined. Clubs are acutely aware of their objectives and the points required to achieve their seasonal goals.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe emphasized the competitiveness at the top end of the table: “With just 10 games remaining, numerous teams are vying for those coveted Champions League spots. This Premier League season is among the most tightly contested in recent memory, with minimal separation between teams aiming for European qualification. Consistency will be crucial, and we are determined to give our utmost in these final fixtures.”
Aston Villa’s Unai Emery echoed this sentiment, highlighting the challenges ahead: “Many teams are battling for these crucial league positions. Coupled with our FA Cup semi-final and Champions League quarter-final commitments, we face a demanding end to the season. We recognize the difficulties and the need for continuous improvement.”
In contrast, Southampton’s Ivan Juric focused on avoiding a historically poor finish: “Our aim is to ensure we are not remembered as the worst team in Premier League history. Avoiding bottom place is our immediate target, and we must strive to achieve this goal.”
Tonight’s Premier League fixtures could provide further clarity to the league standings. Will Ipswich or Leicester maintain their fight against relegation? Could any teams falter in their pursuit of Champions League qualification? Additionally, we have crucial matches in the Championship and League Two. Here is the schedule for tonight’s games, all kicking off at 7.45pm BST unless stated otherwise:
Tonight’s Premier League Fixtures:
- Bournemouth vs Ipswich
- Brighton vs Aston Villa
- Liverpool vs Everton (8pm)
- Manchester City vs Leicester City
- Newcastle United vs Brentford
- Southampton vs Crystal Palace
Championship Fixture:
- Derby County vs Preston North End
League Two Fixture:
- Notts County vs Milton Keynes Dons