Premier League Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance better. That day with West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
