Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in four crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance different. That day with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
