Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. That day against the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
