Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match against West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
