Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
