Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something different. The match against the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa from their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | 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</ |
