Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
