Premier League Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
