Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
