Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance different. The match against the London club was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
