Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, 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. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
