Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several important English top division matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance different. The match against West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
