Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something different. The match with West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
