Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. The match against West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England next week either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
