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

Just moments before the start in several important Premier League matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.

Recent Team News

The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance

Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce something different. That day with the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up points.”

On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”

Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward

Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.

The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back

Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.

Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week either.”

Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out

The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.

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

Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.

the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa from their European game.

Confirmed Starting XIs

The Bees vs Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles against Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.

Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.

Referee: The referee (West Sussex)

Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.

Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest v United

Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.

Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Match Preview

Right, several games today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.

  • Crystal Palace v Brighton
  • Aston Villa v The Cherries
  • Brentford v The Magpies
  • Forest against United
Position Team Played Goal Difference Pts
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 The Blues 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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