Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance different. That day with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
