Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
