Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
