Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something different. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
