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 beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something different. The match with West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
