Premier League Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something better. That day against West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
