Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches 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.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
