Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance better. That day against West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa from their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
