Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
