Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something better. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa from their European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
