Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. That day against the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
