Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something better. That day against the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature for England next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
