Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage

Only minutes before kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.

Recent Squad Updates

The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Display

The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match against the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”

Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward

Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.

The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender

The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.

The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”

Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.

One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.

Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments

Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the subs on the bench.

the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.

Confirmed Lineups

Brentford vs Newcastle

Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.

Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles v The Seagulls

Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.

Referee: The referee (West Sussex)

Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.

AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest v United

Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.

Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Preamble

Right, several matches today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace may climb to the top five.

  • The Eagles v The Seagulls
  • The Villans v The Cherries
  • The Bees v Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest v Leeds
Pos Club P 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</
Robert Randolph
Robert Randolph

Jan de Vries is a seasoned sports journalist and former athlete with over 15 years of experience in competitive gaming.