Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance better. That day against the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
