Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something different. That day with the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
