Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something different. That day with the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying 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.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
