Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something better. That day against the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
