Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several important English top division matches, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. The match against West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
