Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce something better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |