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Premier League
Round 2
Sat 17 August 2019 15:00
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Referee
Anthony Taylor
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21oC | Precip: 4% (0 in) | Wind 20.4 mph Travel Info
1 hour coach
Distance
76 KM
Brighton and Hove Albion
Last updated: Sat 17 August 2019 08:32
In Brief
Hugely impressive round 1 display brought biggest Premier League win in 3 years. Schelotto, Bissouma and Izquierdo long-term absentees.
Looking Back
Brighton made impressive start to life under new coach Potter. The 3:0 away win vs. Watford was Seagulls’ biggest top flight victory in 3 years.
The bench proved crucial for the win, with both Andone and Maupay coming on as substitutes to score goals. This was only second time in Premier League history 2 substitutes score in round 1 match.
Looking Ahead
Coach Potter must have decision to make now if to stick with veteran Murray up front or reward one of Andone or Maupay with start instead. Other changes unlikely.
Schelotto, Bissouma and Izquierdo are out injured, but no fresh issues.
Points of Interest
Achieved 3 wins and 1 draw vs. West Ham since return to top flight.
West Ham United
Last updated: Sat 17 August 2019 08:33
In Brief
Bad, but somewhat expected, defeat suffered in season-opener. Captain Noble remains out. Wilshere passed fit, but Haller and Anderson face late fitness tests.
Looking Back
West Ham simply couldn’t cope with Man City’s might in round 1 and somewhat expectedly 0:5 home defeat was suffered. Result a bit harsh on Hammers, who had decent spells in this match and offered attacking threat.
Defensive issues serious though, looked pathetic at the back vs. City and conceded 2.7 goals on average in pre-season too.
Looking Ahead
Coach Pellegrini can consider changes to line-up for this one, with Fornals likely to earn his first start in England. He could come on for Anderson, who limped off pitch last weekend and now needs assessment. Haller also facing fitness test due to knock.
Wilshere also suffered dead leg vs. City, but he is cleared to play. Captain Noble misses second game.
Points of Interest
Last season opened campaign with 4 consecutive defeats and avoiding similar start is hugely important this term.
Doubtful (chance of availability)
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Probable Starting 11
3-4-3 Previous Line Ups
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Ryan | 1 | ||
| Dan Burn | 33 | ||
| Shane Duffy | 4 | ||
| Lewis Dunk | 5 | ||
| Martin Montoya | 22 | ||
| Dale Stephens | 6 | ||
| Davy Propper | 24 | ||
| Solly March | 20 | ||
| Pascal Gross | 13 | ||
| Glenn Murray | 17 | ||
| Jurgen Locadia | 9 |
4-2-3-1 Previous Line Ups
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lukasz Fabianski | 1 | ||
| Ryan Fredericks | 24 | ||
| Fabián Balbuena | 4 | ||
| Issa Diop | 23 | ||
| Aaron Cresswell | 3 | ||
| Declan Rice | 41 | ||
| Jack Wilshere | 19 | ||
| Manuel Lanzini | 10 | ||
| Pablo Fornals | 18 | ||
| Michail Antonio | 30 | ||
| Javier Hernandez | 9 |
Probable Bench
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Button | 27 | ||
| Bernardo | 30 | ||
| Leon Balogun | 14 | ||
| Gaetan Bong | 3 | ||
| Adam Webster | |||
| Aaron Mooy | |||
| Leandro Trossard | |||
| Alireza Jahanbakhsh | 16 | ||
| Florin Andone | 10 | ||
| Neal Maupay |
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Jimenez Gago | 13 | ||
| Angelo Ogbonna | 21 | ||
| Arthur Masuaku | 26 | ||
| Pablo Zabaleta | 5 | ||
| Winston Reid | 2 | ||
| Carlos Moreno Sanchez | 15 | ||
| Robert Snodgrass | 11 | ||
| Felipe Anderson | 8 | ||
| Albian Ajeti | 27 | ||
| Sebastien Haller | 22 | ||
| Andriy Yarmolenko | 7 |
Transfer in
- Leandro Trossard (att) KRC Genk; Neal Maupay (att) Brentford; Adam Webster (def) Bristol City; Matt Clarke (def) Portsmouth; Ezequiel Schelotto (def) Chievo – end of loan; Tudor Baluta (mid) Viitorul – end of loan; Aaron Mooy (mid) Huddersfield - on loan; Romaric Yapi (def) PSG U19;
Transfer out
- Bruno (sp) (def) end of career; Anthony Knockaert (sp) (mid) Fulham – on loan; Markus Suttner (def) Fortuna Dusseldorf – on loan; Alexis Mac Allister (mid) Boca Juniors – on loan; Viktor Gyokeres (att) St. Pauli – on loan; Percy Tau (att) Club Brugge – on loan; Matt Clarke (def) Derby – on loan; Biram Kayal (sp) (mid) Charlton - on loan;
Transfer in
- Sebastien Haller (att) Eintracht Frankfurt; Pablo Fornals (mid) Villarreal; Roberto (gk) Espanyol; David Martin (gk) Millwall; Goncalo Cardoso (def) Boavista; Albian Ajeti (att) Basel;
Transfer out
- Marko Arnautovic (r) (att) Shanghai SIPG; Lucas Perez (sp) (att) Alaves; Edmilson Fernandes (sp) (mid) Mainz 05; Pedro Obiang (sp) (mid) Sassuolo; Samir Nasri (sp) (mid) Anderlecht; Adrian (sp) (gk) Liverpool; Andy Carroll (sp) (att) released; Sam Byram (def) Norwich; Jordan Hugill (att) QPR – on loan; Reece Oxford (def) Hertha Berlin; Josh Cullen (mid) Charlton - on loan; Grady Diangana (sp) (mid) WBA - on loan;
Probable Starting 11
3-4-3
Previous Line Ups
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Ryan | 1 | ||
| Dan Burn | 33 | ||
| Shane Duffy | 4 | ||
| Lewis Dunk | 5 | ||
| Martin Montoya | 22 | ||
| Dale Stephens | 6 | ||
| Davy Propper | 24 | ||
| Solly March | 20 | ||
| Pascal Gross | 13 | ||
| Glenn Murray | 17 | ||
| Jurgen Locadia | 9 |
Probable Bench
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Button | 27 | ||
| Bernardo | 30 | ||
| Leon Balogun | 14 | ||
| Gaetan Bong | 3 | ||
| Adam Webster | |||
| Aaron Mooy | |||
| Leandro Trossard | |||
| Alireza Jahanbakhsh | 16 | ||
| Florin Andone | 10 | ||
| Neal Maupay |
Transfer in
- Leandro Trossard (att) KRC Genk; Neal Maupay (att) Brentford; Adam Webster (def) Bristol City; Matt Clarke (def) Portsmouth; Ezequiel Schelotto (def) Chievo – end of loan; Tudor Baluta (mid) Viitorul – end of loan; Aaron Mooy (mid) Huddersfield - on loan; Romaric Yapi (def) PSG U19;
Transfer out
- Bruno (sp) (def) end of career; Anthony Knockaert (sp) (mid) Fulham – on loan; Markus Suttner (def) Fortuna Dusseldorf – on loan; Alexis Mac Allister (mid) Boca Juniors – on loan; Viktor Gyokeres (att) St. Pauli – on loan; Percy Tau (att) Club Brugge – on loan; Matt Clarke (def) Derby – on loan; Biram Kayal (sp) (mid) Charlton - on loan;
West Ham United
Last updated: Sat 17 August 2019 08:33
In Brief
Bad, but somewhat expected, defeat suffered in season-opener. Captain Noble remains out. Wilshere passed fit, but Haller and Anderson face late fitness tests.
Looking Back
West Ham simply couldn’t cope with Man City’s might in round 1 and somewhat expectedly 0:5 home defeat was suffered. Result a bit harsh on Hammers, who had decent spells in this match and offered attacking threat.
Defensive issues serious though, looked pathetic at the back vs. City and conceded 2.7 goals on average in pre-season too.
Looking Ahead
Coach Pellegrini can consider changes to line-up for this one, with Fornals likely to earn his first start in England. He could come on for Anderson, who limped off pitch last weekend and now needs assessment. Haller also facing fitness test due to knock.
Wilshere also suffered dead leg vs. City, but he is cleared to play. Captain Noble misses second game.
Points of Interest
Last season opened campaign with 4 consecutive defeats and avoiding similar start is hugely important this term.
Probable Starting 11
4-2-3-1
Previous Line Ups
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lukasz Fabianski | 1 | ||
| Ryan Fredericks | 24 | ||
| Fabián Balbuena | 4 | ||
| Issa Diop | 23 | ||
| Aaron Cresswell | 3 | ||
| Declan Rice | 41 | ||
| Jack Wilshere | 19 | ||
| Manuel Lanzini | 10 | ||
| Pablo Fornals | 18 | ||
| Michail Antonio | 30 | ||
| Javier Hernandez | 9 |
Probable Bench
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Jimenez Gago | 13 | ||
| Angelo Ogbonna | 21 | ||
| Arthur Masuaku | 26 | ||
| Pablo Zabaleta | 5 | ||
| Winston Reid | 2 | ||
| Carlos Moreno Sanchez | 15 | ||
| Robert Snodgrass | 11 | ||
| Felipe Anderson | 8 | ||
| Albian Ajeti | 27 | ||
| Sebastien Haller | 22 | ||
| Andriy Yarmolenko | 7 |
Transfer in
- Sebastien Haller (att) Eintracht Frankfurt; Pablo Fornals (mid) Villarreal; Roberto (gk) Espanyol; David Martin (gk) Millwall; Goncalo Cardoso (def) Boavista; Albian Ajeti (att) Basel;
Transfer out
- Marko Arnautovic (r) (att) Shanghai SIPG; Lucas Perez (sp) (att) Alaves; Edmilson Fernandes (sp) (mid) Mainz 05; Pedro Obiang (sp) (mid) Sassuolo; Samir Nasri (sp) (mid) Anderlecht; Adrian (sp) (gk) Liverpool; Andy Carroll (sp) (att) released; Sam Byram (def) Norwich; Jordan Hugill (att) QPR – on loan; Reece Oxford (def) Hertha Berlin; Josh Cullen (mid) Charlton - on loan; Grady Diangana (sp) (mid) WBA - on loan;
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