Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce something better. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
