Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something better. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
