Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Live Updates

Only minutes until the start in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance events.

Recent Team News

The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display

Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”

On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Forward

Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.

The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.

Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back

The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.

The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team next week as well.”

Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined

Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.

A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Changes

Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.

the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.

Confirmed Lineups

Brentford versus United

Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.

Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace v Brighton

Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.

Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)

The Villans v The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.

Official: The referee (Leicestershire)

Nottm Forest v United

Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.

Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Match Preview

Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace may climb into the top five.

  • The Eagles versus The Seagulls
  • The Villans v The Cherries
  • The Bees versus The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest v Leeds
Pos Team P Goal Difference Points
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Manchester City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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