Premier League Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. The match against the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and 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 However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
