Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day against West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play for England next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
