Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance better. The match against the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
