Premier League Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates

Only minutes until the start in several crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute events.

Recent Squad Updates

The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display

The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward

Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.

Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.

The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender

The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.

The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”

Injury Setback Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined

The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.

One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments

Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.

the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their European game.

Official Starting XIs

Brentford versus Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.

Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.

Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles against The Seagulls

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.

Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)

Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth

Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Official: The referee (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest v Leeds

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.

Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Match Preview

Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.

  • The Eagles v The Seagulls
  • The Villans v The Cherries
  • Brentford v Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest against United
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1 The Gunners 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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