Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
