Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance better. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |