Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce something better. That day against West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
