Premier League Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |