Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce something better. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games today 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
