Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. The match against the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
