Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. The match against the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
