Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage

Just moments before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute events.

Recent Team News

The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display

Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match against the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”

Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Forward

Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.

The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.

Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender

The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.

The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”

Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined

Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.

One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.

Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.

the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.

Official Starting XIs

The Bees vs Newcastle

Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.

Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)

Crystal Palace against Brighton

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

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.

Referee: The referee (West Sussex)

Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth

Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.

Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)

Forest v Leeds

Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.

Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Match Preview

Alright, several games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace may climb to the top five.

  • The Eagles v Brighton
  • Aston Villa against Bournemouth
  • The Bees v The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest v United
Position Team P Goal Difference Pts
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 The Blues 11 10 20
3 Manchester City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18
6 The Reds 10 4 18</
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