Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
