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

Only minutes until the start in four crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute events.

Recent Team News

The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance

Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance different. That day with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to start earning points.”

On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”

Forest Still Miss Important Striker

Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.

Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.

Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back

The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.

Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”

Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out

Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.

A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.

Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Adjustments

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.

the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.

Confirmed Lineups

Brentford versus United

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

Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.

Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace against Brighton

Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.

Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.

Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)

Aston Villa versus The Cherries

Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.

Official: The referee (Leicestershire)

Nottm Forest v Leeds

Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.

Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.

Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Preamble

Right, four games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.

  • The Eagles v Brighton
  • Aston Villa v The Cherries
  • Brentford v Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest against United
Position Club P Goal Difference Points
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 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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