Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. The match with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several matches today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
