Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match against the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after their European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
