Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
