Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something different. That day with West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
