Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
