Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa from their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
