Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce something better. The match with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
