Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates

Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.

Latest Squad Updates

The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display

Newcastle were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day against West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning points.”

On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”

Forest Still Be Without Important Forward

Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.

Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.

Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back

Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same team that defeated Leeds last week.

Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”

Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out

Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.

One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Changes

The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European game.

Official Starting XIs

The Bees versus Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.

Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace against Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.

Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)

The Villans v The Cherries

Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.

AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.

Official: The referee (Leicestershire)

Forest against United

Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.

Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.

Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Match Preview

Right, four games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.

  • Crystal Palace v Brighton
  • The Villans v The Cherries
  • The Bees v The Magpies
  • Forest v United
Position Team Played GD Points
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 The Black Cats 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 The Reds 10 4 18</
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