Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something different. That day against the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
