Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. That day with the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
