Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, as their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match with West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
