Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their European match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
