Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. âWe must produce a performance different. That day against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.â
On Anthony Gordon: âHe wasnât fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip and itâs a good chance for Harvey to step up.â
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that GuĂŠhi âis suffering from a bone bruise, heâs on support and he canât so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.â
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frankâs side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howeâs team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasnerâs men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emeryâs team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two oâclock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
