Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. The match with West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, 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 Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
