Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match with West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
