Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance better. That day with West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
