Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce something better. The match against West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after their European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
