Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance better. The match against the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to start picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
