Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |