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

Only minutes until kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.

Recent Squad Updates

Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display

The Tyneside club were horrible last week against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce something different. The match against the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we have to start picking up results.”

Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”

Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward

Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.

Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.

Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender

Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.

The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”

Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined

Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.

A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.

Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes

The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.

the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.

Official Lineups

The Bees vs Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.

Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.

Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace against The Seagulls

Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.

Match official: The referee (From the South East)

Aston Villa versus The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.

Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)

Forest v Leeds

Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.

Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Match Preview

Alright, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.

  • Crystal Palace versus Brighton
  • Aston Villa against Bournemouth
  • The Bees versus The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest v United
Position Team P GD Points
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 The Blues 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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