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

Only minutes until the start in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.

Recent Squad Updates

Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display

Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker

Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.

Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.

The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back

Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.

The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”

Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out

The talented winger has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.

One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.

Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.

Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa from their Europa League game.

Confirmed Lineups

The Bees vs United

Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)

Crystal Palace v The Seagulls

Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.

Match official: The referee (West Sussex)

The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth

Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.

Official: The referee (From the Midlands)

Forest v Leeds

Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.

Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Preamble

Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.

  • The Eagles v The Seagulls
  • The Villans against The Cherries
  • Brentford v The Magpies
  • 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 The Black Cats 11 4 19
5 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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