Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day with the London club was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
