Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something better. The match with West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
