Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. The match with West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
