Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something different. The match against the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v 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 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
