Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in four important English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
