Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. That day with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
