Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to begin earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
