Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |