Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
