Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce something better. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. 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 a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |