Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week against the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. The match with the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
