Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match against the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
