Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in four important Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. The match against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
