Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week against the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team 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 he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
