Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several crucial English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something different. That day with the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
