Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week versus the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. That day with West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games today 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
