Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something better. That day with the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we have to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
