Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
