Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to begin earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- 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</ |
