Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. The match with West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
