Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something better. That day against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
