Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
