Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several important English top division matches, each beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa from their European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | 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</ |
