Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. The match against West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
