Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something different. The match with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from their European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
