Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce a performance better. That day with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
