Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. The match against the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
