Premier League Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. The match with West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four games today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
