Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
