Premier League Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees 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. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
