Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something different. The match with the London club was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
