Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something different. The match against West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
