Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something better. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
