Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
