Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa from their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
