Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
