Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce a performance better. The match with West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
