Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four important Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. Currently it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four 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, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
