Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus West Ham, as their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance different. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | 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</ |
