Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. The match against West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
