Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage

Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.

Latest Squad Updates

The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display

Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. ā€œWe have to produce a performance different. That day with West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up points.ā€

On Anthony Gordon: ā€œHe was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.ā€

Forest Still Miss Key Forward

Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.

The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender

The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc GuƩhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.

Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender ā€œis suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not feature for England next week as well.ā€

Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.

One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.

Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments

Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League game.

Official Lineups

Brentford vs United

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.

Official: The match official (Warwickshire)

Crystal Palace v Brighton

Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.

Referee: The referee (From the South East)

The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth

Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.

Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)

Forest against Leeds

Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.

Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)

Match Preview

Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.

  • Crystal Palace versus Brighton
  • Aston Villa v Bournemouth
  • The Bees versus The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest against United
Pos Team P Goal Difference Points
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 Spurs 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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