Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something different. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to begin earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
