Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance better. The match with West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| 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</ |
