Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four important Premier League matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something different. The match with West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches 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.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from their Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
