08 Sep 2026
Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. The match against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |