Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance better. The match against West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
