Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
