Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance different. The match against West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa from their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | 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</ |
