Premier League Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something different. That day with the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
