Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. That day with West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
