Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something better. That day against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
