Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
