Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four important English top division matches, each beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
