Premier League Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |