Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce something different. The match with West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their European game.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, 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, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
